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Anchor

The measure of a man is judged by his actions Not by the way he walks, nor by the way he talks For many are guilty of infractions But to me that is no shock Reflection is a virtue, that few understand I don’t like the person I see The hurt caused for the upperhand All the pain and all the misery The ones I love have turned to strangers Bad habits and fever dreams I continue throwing myself into danger As if I know what it all means Maybe I should have put up a facade Let these feelings continue to linger Allow myself to corrade Yet you replaced me in anger I’ve gotten good at hiding the guilt on my face A cold should has become second nature You felt as soft as lace You were meant for someone much greater If you were a ship in the sea Then I would be your anchor Holding you down from where you belong to be So sell the ship, go and find a banker
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Sep 28, 2024
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