It was addicting,
the attempt
to lose myself
inside of all
the others, until
I chilled my bones
in the shadows
cast by stoic
backs and upturned
eyes that refused
to see me, sacrificing.
© Nicole Lyons 2017
Discharged
It was addicting,
the attempt
to lose myself
inside of all
the others, until
I chilled my bones
in the shadows
cast by stoic
backs and upturned
eyes that refused
to see me, sacrificing.
© Nicole Lyons 2017
Rhymes and Reasons
Sunshine on Razor Wire: perspectives from "inside"
presented by Kindra M. Austin
the maiden, mother and caffeinated crone
Nicole Lyons 
❤️❤️❤️ Love this so much.
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My eyes overflowing! Ugh amazing.
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Thank you so much 🖤
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This really hit me in a place I avoid. Beautiful. So painful. Thank you.
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Love this comment ❤ So much love to you.
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Thank you. You are so kind! 💐
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Sacrifice unacknowledged – pain – relief? Beautiful.
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Thank you, means much 🖤
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Feel this from Nicole
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Thank you Bob
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Greatness from Nicole Lyons
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Thank you, my friend!
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Nicole Lyons at her best.
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Thank you so much, C 🖤
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The divine Nicole Lyons
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This completely drew me in. Wonderfully executed, and I love the heading!
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