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My friends are tumbling down Like jack and Jill Their arms are bruised and bleeding All for that painful thrill And I can’t help them No matter what I say They don’t trust a kid Who looks forward to each new day I dig my nails into my skin But I stop before it bleeds Because I’m afraid of what may happen If they look and see And they don’t talk to me They prefer to post online Their desperation grows But in real life, it’s “fine” I try and ease it with humor But alas I am talked over Because they don’t trust a kid Who really is a pushover We really are just kids I wish they could understand We haven’t lived long enough Is this really all they’ve planned?
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Feb 11
Feb 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM UTC
We really are just kids
My friends are tumbling down Like jack and Jill Their arms are bruised and bleeding All for that painful thrill And I can’t help them No matter what I say They don’t trust a kid Who looks forward to each new day I dig my nails into my skin But I stop before it bleeds Because I’m afraid of what may happen If they look and see And they don’t talk to me They prefer to post online Their desperation grows But in real life, it’s “fine” I try and ease it with humor But alas I am talked over Because they don’t trust a kid Who really is a pushover We really are just kids I wish they could understand We haven’t lived long enough Is this really all they’ve planned?
I care, I hope one day you will too.
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Feb 11
Feb 11, 2026 at 6:54 PM UTC
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