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A Restless Mind

I cannot sleep when the tears never fell when they were meant too.

I cannot sleep when someone I thought I knew never spoke another word to me.

I cannot sleep when all of the voices from past influences are telling me not to waste my potential, my talent.

I cannot sleep.

Knowing i’ve been hurt.

Knowing i’ve hurt people.

Knowing time is passing while I rest my eyes.

Know...

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