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Drained
Controlled by insane thoughts
While my mind slowly rots
Taking hold of my mind
I will be gone in no time
Each word deliberate and few
Often no idea to hold onto
Wishing the agony would end
My pain is my only friend
The only way out is to leave
Be gone forever, drained through the sieve

Elisabeth Stover 2001