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and it’s true that I’ve quieted my fears
but they still whisper
and echoes of ghosts still make me shiver

there are things in this world
I’ve wanted since I was a girl
and it gets handed out
all around
it’s taken me a while
to get all my pieces compiled
so I’ve fallen behind
…never mind

I could use some sleep
the higher the climb, the farther the leap
and it feels so hard
there’s never a moment I’m not on guard

there are things in this life
my heart and soul may not survive
and I have played their games
steeped in shame
I am covered in thorns
as all around me, bliss is born
but I am overlooked
an open book

can’t I close my eyes
look away from your life romanticized
maybe make a wish
if I could, but I’d be taking a risk

there are things I’ve hoped for
that send me crashing to the floor
and you don’t seem to see
it hurts me
I’ve been here forever
and I’m terrified of never
it might not get better
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Since I Was A Girl
Date: Saturday, 13th July 2019 @ 02:18:05 AM AEST
Topic: Sad Poetry

Contributed By: MoonlitAngel

I’ve been tired for years
and it’s true that I’ve quieted my fears
but they still whisper
and echoes of ghosts still make me shiver

there are things in this world
I’ve wanted since I was a girl
and it gets handed out
all around
it’s taken me a while
to get all my pieces compiled
so I’ve fallen behind
…never mind

I could use some sleep
the higher the climb, the farther the leap
and it feels so hard
there’s never a moment I’m not on guard

there are things in this life
my heart and soul may not survive
and I have played their games
steeped in shame
I am covered in thorns
as all around me, bliss is born
but I am overlooked
an open book

can’t I close my eyes
look away from your life romanticized
maybe make a wish
if I could, but I’d be taking a risk

there are things I’ve hoped for
that send me crashing to the floor
and you don’t seem to see
it hurts me
I’ve been here forever
and I’m terrified of never
it might not get better
…whatever

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