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The Performerthe man sits down at the bench
sighing, he lifts a single finger and
hits the ebony.

a clear sound resonates.
the man lifts his left hand and
strikes key after key.

a wave of nausea hits.
a wave of dizziness washes over him.
he is surrounded by people
yet completely alone.

the spotlight is on him.
the crowd watches eagerly
waiting to be amazed.
they don't see what
the man sees.

the man continues to play,
swallowing many times.
but he cannot swallow
the discomfort.

as he nears the end,
the nausea slips away.
the dizziness disperses.
good feelings erupt in his chest

you see, they were hidden all along,
covered by t
CopingDon't think about it.  That's the only way I can cope.  

Enter the doctor.  Her words are drowned out by my ears.  I try not to hear.

Noon passes.  I sit still, silently.  No one attempts to comfort me, for I am alone in my mind.

In four hours, I try to move, but where can I?

At last, I open my mouth for dinner.  The chicken is tasteless.

Looming over me, Death awaits.  I close my eyes, attempting to block It out, fruitlessly.  But the last light in my room flickers off as my life sparks out.

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Mood: Wow! *Magicull-Delesia Feb 10, 2013  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
Awwwwwwwwwwww soooooooooo cute :D
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Mood: Love =TheGalleryOfEve Feb 9, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Aaaahh! How adorable! :love:
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=James--Steele Feb 9, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Thank you! :heart: (It's in honor of my new e-fiancee :icontehestareplz:)
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=TheGalleryOfEve Feb 9, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Yes, I've seen that! I just made a poll on the e-marriages! :giggle: Can we have more than "just one e-spouse", though ... do you know? :icongrinstareplz:
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=James--Steele Feb 9, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
No, I think monogamy applies here too. :lol:
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=TheGalleryOfEve Feb 9, 2013  Hobbyist Digital Artist
Hhmmm :iconhmm-plz: I don't think I'll like that ... :iconstubbornplz:I won't e-marry then!
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=James--Steele Feb 9, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
:lol:
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~Skadoske Feb 9, 2013  Student Digital Artist
Aww, this is so cute! :3
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=James--Steele Feb 9, 2013  Hobbyist Writer
Thank you! :hug:
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`Infinite-Heart Feb 9, 2013   General Artist
Aww!
:love: :heart: :tighthug:
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