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Rott & Bloom

Self-Care Begins at Failure

By ImGregImGreg ~ UwUPublished 6 years ago 3 min read
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Act I

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Motives & Regrets;

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Adrenaline in my heart, reckless i don't feel my steps.

NEXT

Meddling relentless with my life like twisted bets.

VEX

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why do i risk everything?

- If I'm lucky I'll lose.

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Sloth & Neglect;

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We both know I'm not the one you really want.

You make it obvious as if to taunt.

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why do i stay?

- Easier to pretend.

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Withdrawals & Relapse;

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CAN'T THINK

abuse who i choose,

CAN'T THINK

gone quick short fuse,

CAN'T THINK

i need my muse.

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why do i love to lose?

- Takes the pressure off

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Day Dreams & Romance;

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Refuse to do myself favours when it comes to you,

Looking at me and my body is numb.

Shouldn't stunt your shine so I'll savour mistakes i make in front of you,

Smiling and the script i practiced doesn't make it past my tongue.

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why do i sabotage myself?

- She deserves better.

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Act II

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Tweaking

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Do not panic door hinges are still intact.

You are just paranoid, family is not under attack.

I'm fine:

Manic stresses toyed with your mind.

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If i die before I wake that's okay...

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Trust Exercise

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, right?

Broken hearted, love sick and battered do not judge me tonight.

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If i gave you all the tools to hurt me... would you keep me safe...

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Excuses

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Guilt buzzing in my head like flies,

My life in that song i just want to be up right now.

Should be crying but my eyes run dry,

Been down too long and the night carries on.

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If I take another can i hold it...

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An Entertainer:

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Lack of wrinkles i can tell you frown often.

On days of strife i know i move lifeless.

Its a pleasure being your clown when your expression softens.

Life is short and laughs are priceless.

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If you knew how much i cared would you be afraid...

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Act III

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Nourish

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Can't change the changes, i accept whats mine.

Your ordeal much like mine, i sympathize.

Strange when i am numb i feel words cry.

Breaking seals in my ego, i harmonize.

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I need to smell the roses!

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Sirens

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Only tell me the things i want to hear.

Red flags were plentiful.

Introduce me to the rest of you, would you dear?

Smiling while lying left me resentful.

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I need to let go!

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Psalm 142

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All these vices ain't worth their prices but lost in a crisis.

Say friend could you show me a way?

Ain't no need to have me living lifeless.

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I need to ask for help!

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Cotton Candy

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Mysterious but your genius is showing,

Gorgeous how she doesn't even notice.

Public standards are bogus, miss you're glowing.

Ferocious how she loves herself closest.

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I need to be honest!

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ACT IV

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Conflicted these thoughts once made me piss.

Addicted to my self now it's bliss.

- Dancing with my demons and I love it.

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Low light affections without your touch.

Late night reflections I'm asking too much.

- Because I am a man that does not mean all I want is sex.

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Point out every problem. Persistently painting a path of pain.

"Realistic"

Radical pessimism referred to as rationality. Regrets of past mistakes.

"Impossible"

(i hate to see you die so slow)

- Mr. Cynic please get the fuck out of your own way.

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a sweet treat.

Solace devoid of coin coils and physique spoils,

a rare breed.

Turmoil nourishes unique seeds beneath the soil,

a kin bloom.

Teach me how you foil doom.

-Thank you.

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