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Shut up !

by Jan Theuninck

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don't try to be
who you are
 
shut up !
 
some more discipline
and a cheerful face
 
shut up !
 
your duty is sacred
work yourself to death
 
shut up !
 
your only way
is  "their" way
 
shut up !
 
 

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Thursday 21st March 2024 8:55 pm

Shut up   Theuninck   sacred duty   more discipline   their way

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