I Am A Person
Sometimes I lie awake at night, and I wonder what gives me the strength to go on. In a world where I can't be myself.
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Pure Hatred
I turn around to find my textbooks and papers scattered around the ground in ruined pieces. My eyes well up with tears but I know now that letting the tears flow just makes it worse.
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Throw Away The Shell
Take a deep breath, Open your eyes. Let down your hair, Don't look so surprised. Take a long look, At the girl that you see. This is for real, This ain't a dream.
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Me, 2.0.
Returning from talking to you today, there was a smile upon my lips. Remembering your voice and grin, I walked with a swing in my hips.
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Life-Long And Still Strong
'You will not break. You will not break. You will not cry. You will not cry. You will smile. You will smile. You will laugh. You will laugh. You will not fall. You will not fall. You will not give up.
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Play Me Again
I say again, I won't let my heart go. This time is different, I'll have you know. But we all know it's not true. This time'll be exactly the same. But it's time for you to know.
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Holding Hope
My hope is held in your palm, Please don't crush it... Or do it harm. Just keep it safe until it fizzles out, When its dashed with responsibility and self doubt.
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The Fairest Of Them All
No tears, my child. Please no tears. Let go of the pain. Forget all your fears. Its not so bad, darling. Its not so bad. Relieve yourself. Release the mad and sad. Keep your hope, my child.
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An Afterthought
As an afterthought, I'm glad I fought, I did what was right; I put up a fight. As a second think, I'm glad I let you sink, It made me rise; And you sink in your lies.
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Don't Hold Back
For those who want to sing. But they do not possess the "voice". For those who want to be happy. But find no reason to rejoice. For those who have great stories. But the paper just stays blank.
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Walk With Love And Away From Hate
Take their insults within your stride. Face them proudly don't run and hide. Know in your heart that you are true. And nothing they can say will ever hurt you.
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This Isn't The End
You. You crossed my mind,. Left me mesmerized. But you. A dirty cheat. Had me hypnotized. I'm not falling. For your games. Another time. I'm not letting. You waste my time. Leaving you behind.
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Only One Of Me
How did you get here. Been here before. So many times, You've been through this door, But I know how it ends, I know the whole story, Poor little girl, Who is broken hearted.
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The Gift Of Life
The most precious of all gifts, let each and everyone of us strive not to abuse it in any shape or form. Thoughts that one might have should remain just that.
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Awake
(I'm awake). No where to hide. 'cept behind the tears I cried. All because you lied. (I'm awake). No need for you,dear. I don't need you here. I won't shed one more tear. I'm awake. I'm alive.
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Watch Me
From three to thirteen Everyday I've been put down I've been abused I've been mis understood I've been ignored I've been shunned And its all been by you.
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Lost Interest
I lost interest in trying. I am so done with crying. Yes I do love you still. But with you I can no longer climb that hill. I longed for passion and yes some attention.
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Different
Jump up. Stand out. Speak up. Walk proud. Make plans. Think big. Take a stand. Make a gig. Walk ahead. Question all. Keep your head. Stand up tall. Bend the norms. Find the way. Stir up storms.
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Succeed
Open Your eyes To a world Of possibilities. Give it a try You never know You might succeed. Open your heart To your hopes and dreams. Scream to the world That this is me.
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Apart
If only I could. I absolutely would. I'll lend you a shoulder. When tears overflow. But don't depend on me. Or anyone else around. Because one day,. We won't be around. One day, you'll understand.
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To All My Haters.
Dear haters, ...................... I keep it real, and that I promise. I don't care what you call me because nothing you say can change who I am. Im natural one of a kind.
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If You're Feeling Brown...
I'm feeling blue, But that's not quite so true, When I'm feeling down, I'd say I feel brown. Brown. Am I crazed. A statement well placed, But brown, you will see, Is like bark on a tree.
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No Time To Be Timid
I've never been a confrontational person Never thrown a punch, arguments were averted I've never felt hate for another living soul Never wished pain on anyone at all I've never raised my voice in...
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All I Need Is...
I don't need a hero to save my day, Rather one who will just listen to my pain and support me through my fights I don't need someone to think they can protect me from everything bad in life, Rather...
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