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Taryn Marie

Taryn Marie

Cancer

You said I was cancer—
That I stick around and play nice.
And without warning
Turn around and ruin lives.
 
You said you couldn't stand
To be around me anymore
For fear of the thought of becoming
Parasitic. Cancerous. Anything like me.

Other works by Taryn Marie...
She Was Right

What friend would sit there and wa… When they know that he’s not happy… When they know that he’s using you… When he told them himself that he… How bad of a friend would they be?
A Poem About Feelings

What a nice feeling, To be completely in love with Your very best friend— Someone who makes you laugh until… And still gives you butterflies
Alone

Where did you go? Have you left me here alone? I turn. “Hello?” My voice echoes in the silence A tear hits my cheek
Family

Same old fights As the days drag on. She drinks He yells. It’s the same old shit
On the Bright Side

Look at the bright side Find the patterns in the world aro… Watch how the people behave Pay close attention Look at the bright side
I Don’t Know

Why am I here writing, I don't kn… You won’t read it anyways or You won’t care when you do Because whatever got you in this m… Won’t let you give a shit about me…
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Nothing's Changed

You told me Nearly nothing’s changed— You still love me You still want me around You still want to be my friend
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A Bad Thing

I did a bad thing Hurt you more than I ever thought… You wrote me all those letters Proclaiming the sadness you felt And I didn’t feel anything.
Pink House

Welcome to my Pink House— This place in my dreams. An ever-changing escape From the mayhem that ensues In this big uncanny world of ours.
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A Poem about Assault..

It’s okay what you did Because I was way too drunk And I was a little too friendly— Or because of the way I was dress… A cropped shirt and jeans
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You Can’t?

You can’t keep crying all of the t… Then change what is making you cry… You can’t keep not eating? Eat. You need the nutrition. You can’t keep pushing people away…
A To-Do List for a New Decade

Quit people-pleasing. Prioritize myself; set boundaries. Gain confidence. Wake up earlier. Remember the little victories.
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Untitled

It’s over, we’re through You’re not in love with me anymore And I guess it’s time to pack up… Except You’re still here,
I Wish I Was Brave Enough to Tell You

I know that I'm not the prettiest… Or the smartest, or probably the n… Maybe we're not perfect, or "meant… But that shouldn't matter Because perfect and "meant to be"…
some stuff.

some good stuff. I’ve never had friends like this that loved me unconditionally and got me through the worst parts… I’ve grown a lot as a person,



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