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Nothing ever came so easy as the manipulation of her
Expresses the ease of manipulating someone through words, likely a female.
word. Cold and humiliated, I tried to portray this
Describes the narrator feeling cold and humiliated while trying to depict a messy situation.
mess. I should fear it. I should give it all to them
The narrator acknowledges fear but contemplates surrendering everything to others.
and be done with it. I fear he maybe found a use. A
Speculates on someone finding a purpose or meaning in the narrator's actions.
meaning or comprehension. Some sort of new birth or
Suggests the potential for a new beginning or an end tied to comprehension.
late coming death. Who's eyes will govern this
Raises questions about whose perspective will influence judgment.
judgment? It's just not my place to judge who tried or
The narrator disclaims the authority to judge those who try or condemn those who cry.
to condemn who cried. I want to be her. I want all of
Expresses a desire to be someone specific and to possess all the answers.
the answers. A crusty and scratchy mess shielded only
Depicts a messy situation shielded by a rough covering and the satisfaction of knowledge.
by burlap and the satisfaction of knowing. But I know
The narrator acknowledges ignorance despite the desire for answers.
nothing. I am the impostor. The fake bastard holding
Self-identifies as an impostor holding on to dreams and desires for answers.
on to dreams. I want all the answers. I won't wince at
Expresses a lack of hesitation in the face of unpleasant situations.
each neck's snap nor help at the hint of hope, I'll
The narrator rejects involvement in helping or reacting to signs of hope, choosing passive submission.
just lie here wet and willing to provoke you. Still no
Expresses a lack of closure despite the provocation.
closure. Cold is so damn trite and evil was never
Criticizes the cliche nature of "cold" and asserts that evil is not glamorous.
glamorous. Still it sells so fucking buy it as
Despite criticism, acknowledges that these negative qualities still sell, urging others to buy into them.
politics mean nothing now. As it's already in their
Claims that politics are meaningless now as the ideas are already ingrained in people's minds.
heads. In their hands it resides a mark. So I leave
Refers to a mark, possibly a metaphorical or symbolic representation of the narrator's identity or impact.
mine as well to finally be picked apart. Dissected and
Accepts the inevitability of being dissected, forgotten, or ignored, but emphasizes the significance of leaving a mark.
forgotten. Ignored at best. But it's still a mark. She
Highlights the vulnerability of the narrator's mark, exposed for scrutiny.
gave me rope and I climb.
Metaphorically refers to receiving an opportunity (rope) and using it to climb, suggesting growth or progression.
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