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I try to breathe

I try to catch my breath

ghastly fingers are grabbing

I grit my teeth

rip skin for a chance

to break this grip on me

terror is breaking my will

I try to breath

I try to catch my breath

losing resolve

hot breath coats my cheek

stale air fills my chest

force this

force this down

force this

I feel

hot sweat coat my skin

stale blood fills my chest

I have lost