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And It Was Worth It All

When you turned away from me,

I turned too walking back on.

The saddest thing of all time,

The secrets told between us.

It was then all I could see,

This was a battle not won.

I ask myself even why,

We have this love not so bold.

For now I know I must be,

Not your lover and no one.

Keep on walking with a sigh,

Knowing yourself to grow old.

Time not on your side with glee,

Knowing now I’m far and gone.

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Written by
NickolasJMcKee
31 / M / Wherever
Published
Nov 26, 2017
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14·85
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Inspired by Sam Smith’s recent “Too Good at Goodbyes,” I couldn’t help but to pump this love song out. And coming across a familiar...

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#goodbyes#farewell#love#lost#gothic#worth#all#moving#on#walking
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