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Duce

Duce

The Flower That I Won’t Let Die

you’re the thorn in my side
yet and still,
you’re the apple of my eye
if i planted my heart like a seed
it would grow into you—
you are my heart,
my rose,
my love;
   the flower that i won’t let die

WIP

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