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How I wish I could grow up. The lines I perceive as mature understanding. Crumble under their critical eyes. And they are right: no lies, Justice is not in my favour. How I wish I could grow up. Be sophisticated, beautiful, kind. Upright, strong willed, as she is. But I am I, in my awkward grace, And it is not to be. How I wish I were alive. Immune to frivolous banter of all sorts, Breathing in the air of each moment I live, Sharing everything I have to give, Laughing, crying, hurting wholeheartedly. How I wish I were memorable. The girl who helped us all, our friend. She’s within reach, yet in an unchanging abyss, I’m almost there, but I always miss Her; Standing in front of the mirror. How I wish I had control. Over my emotions, my thoughts, Insecurities, fears, doubts, concerns, And on my heart, every little burn, To be able to resist temptation. How I wish I was understood. Scouring eyes would find me, inside. Solve the puzzle; fix it; The pieces, together, a perfect fit; And it would be duly appreciated. How I wish I could grow up. Move with integrity, honesty, frankness, A fiery mix of pain, friendship and love. Ravishing; stunning; exquisite; And the phoenix would rise from the ashes.
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Aug 1, 2011
Aug 1, 2011 at 8:53 PM UTC
How I wish
How I wish I could grow up. The lines I perceive as mature understanding. Crumble under their critical eyes. And they are right: no lies, Justice is not in my favour. How I wish I could grow up. Be sophisticated, beautiful, kind. Upright, strong willed, as she is. But I am I, in my awkward grace, And it is not to be. How I wish I were alive. Immune to frivolous banter of all sorts, Breathing in the air of each moment I live, Sharing everything I have to give, Laughing, crying, hurting wholeheartedly. How I wish I were memorable. The girl who helped us all, our friend. She’s within reach, yet in an unchanging abyss, I’m almost there, but I always miss Her; Standing in front of the mirror. How I wish I had control. Over my emotions, my thoughts, Insecurities, fears, doubts, concerns, And on my heart, every little burn, To be able to resist temptation. How I wish I was understood. Scouring eyes would find me, inside. Solve the puzzle; fix it; The pieces, together, a perfect fit; And it would be duly appreciated. How I wish I could grow up. Move with integrity, honesty, frankness, A fiery mix of pain, friendship and love. Ravishing; stunning; exquisite; And the phoenix would rise from the ashes.
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Aug 1, 2011
Aug 1, 2011 at 8:53 PM UTC
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