empty

I grew wings when I wanted to fly

gills when I wanted to swim

when there was no light

I acquired echo location

when I wanted a heart

I ended up empty

I could make rain in the desert

create warmth in the north pole

breathe under the water

fly to the top of mountains

but make a heartbeat

I ended up empty

though I had many gifts

I found that I was lonely

I know it was love I sought

but a pipe dream only

can't love without a heart

I ended up empty

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