I tried burying you alive.

Instead of facing you, I attempted to dilute you with anything I had.

Not even in my happiest moments I was able to forget you.

The older I grew, the more your name came out of the mouths of people surrounding me.

Your very existence sends endless shivers down my spine.

But who am I to try to hide you?

In our eyes, you are the stars, and I'm a child as you guide me closer through a life I've never asked for.

I keep from saying your name in fear that you'd come any closer than you already are.

I'll never be free of you.

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