Kidneys

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I recently fell in love with a girl named Misery.
Her cheekbones were high and her skin was fair.
She laughed at my jokes.

She made my cheeks hurt from smiling too often.
I still become happy when I think of her.
She is so beautiful.

I received the most pleasure from hearing her voice.
Knowing she cared and feeling her warmth.
I let her go.

You'd think leaving Misery would be easy.
But I was comfortable.
I was so comfortable.

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I was the crown jewel
I was the shining saint.
The savior.
The prize.
The torch had been passed.

Now I am back to take my rightful place.
Tainted and disillusioned, but still strong.
Still worthy.

We look at each other.
Smiling only to hide our grimace.
You want what is my right.
I am the firstborn.
I have not forsaken.
I will not lose.
I will prove myself.
I will take my stand.

You will leave.
I will take reign.

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You are my brother, my friend.
There is no line between us.
Together, we can grow.
Together, we can be strong.
I love you.
Be with me.
I can't bear to lose you again.