(from A Jar of Stars)
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Too young, too naive to understand, I was your sacrificial lamb.
I slaughtered myself, and you watched as the blood ran from my veins.
I sacrificed enough for you over the years, so now I will shed no more tears.
The light is shining, although it is still weak and dim.
I will continue along this healing path until I bleed no more.
Forgiveness will be my final sacrifice to you, and then I will close that door.
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