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*Fight to Breathe*

Gasping...fighting for another breath...resisting the pain so strong inside...she denies herself...refuses the tears that long to be unleashed at last...held back for a thousand forevers...gasp...her eyes water dangerously...threatening to give her away...to tell the truth...her hands clench into fists...nails digging into her palms..nails painted bright red...she feels none of the pain there...gasp...her body begging for air...her mind for mercy...her for release from this hell...her hands go limp...exhausted...defeated...the result of her pain falling to the floor...gasp...

© Kathy Anne Harrell, June 2004


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