Her Hungry Heart

Her heart was always hungry.

Its ribs showed all the time.

She tried and tried but it never felt full.

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Eventually she just gave up.

Her heart stopped eating.

Pushed its plate away.

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It’s easier like this, she said.

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I’m never disappointed.

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I don’t even feel it

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anymore.

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