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Baby.

I know you're hurting baby and feel like giving up.
You're building walls now baby but I'll climb on top.
I'll break them down now baby and lift you up.
You don't have to do this alone now baby, we'll partner up.
Don't think you feel too much now baby, I know it's tough.
I see your flame is dimming baby, I'll light you up.
You must be exhausted baby, you've fought enough.
I'll fight your ba...

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Maybe Not Today

I know things will get better and I will be just fine,

I wake up in the morning and I long to see a sign,

A sign that things are changing, that joy is on it's way,

I know i'll be alright......just maybe not today.

 

I know around the corner there is so much in store,

I tell myself constantly to shut that painful door,

Shut out all the feelings of sadness and despair,

I tell...

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don't give up

Let Not The Ink Run Dry

Let Not The Ink Run Dry

 

 

     I share because I care

And dare to say words

That some find ill at ease,

     But one thing

I’ve found within

The realms of poetry,

We’re all as daring as each,

We all open our minds our

Hearts our soul and speak,

     And yes,

I see we’re all hankering

For change,

     I see many

Who care just as much

As me, and i...

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