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The Shade of Your SmileOf all the people, I never second guessed your existence in my life. / I was certain, seeing your eyes glisten that darkened night, you wouldn’t betray. / They call me a fool, I plead for them to leave, yet they stay to mock me.

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BetrayalIn the beginning, you were everything I thought I needed. / The spark of controversy that you introduced to my life sent me reeling for more. / Your absent-mindedness allowed me a viewpoint that was not familiar.

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ContinuencyI wish there was something left to say, an utterance to explain what it is I feel right now. / This second. / Feelings of loneliness creep around me, even though you sit merely inches away.

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Broken ReflectionLooking into the mirror, I see this broken up person. / Begging for someone to come, to help her. / Pleading for someone to notice, she isn't as strong as they think.

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IF ONLYSee, here is your face, close to mine, almost touching. / Lean in, go for something that could change us, close our eyes. / The pain flares, I remember the hurt now, eyes flash open in rage.

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When I Close My EyesAs I walk through this desolate wasteland, I am searching. / Never has it been clearer that I must find you, before it’s too late. / Where have you gone?

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I Am HappyWonder if you, wonder of me / Content without you, how can that be / Of all the people, you became the worst

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When Does the End Begin?Tossing and turning, heart aches and burning, why can I not escape this? / Deeply I am cringing, inside I am itching, please free me. / Pushing through pain, waiting for change, facing the truth.

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Book of SecretsClose the book and walk away, / I have to try to everyday. / To suppress the memories until they fade.

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One ThingI just want to know one thing. / That night when you pulled me into you, / when you held my hands in yours,

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