Rebellion licks my skin

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Written By Alexis Elcox

Rebellion licks my skin

Until I feel the inner heat

Course across my veins

And I realize the rebellion

Was the door I needed to open

To listen to the whispers of my soul

To wear the crown

Shaped like my heart

Rebellion licks my skin

A clear thrill

Not to erase an empty void

But to shatter the performative glass

I stood behind

And I didn't even notice

Until I felt the flames

Burn away a version of me

Alexis Elcox
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