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The person that I see He hides something inside. Ambitions of glory; Pain of failure. Dreams fulfilled; Misplaced intentions Eyes filled with pride; A soul lacking peace. Who is this person I see? Why can’t he fall? Why should he stand? Trying so hard to keep moving; Can never seem to get going. Walking contradiction; Painful malediction. Taking shape; Void of substance. How does he stand there and look at me? How can he look me in the eye? Smirk on his face; An attitude too cocky. So smug, so arrogant, so hurt. Turned away and yet embraced. He stares at me with conviction, Reminds me of redemption. He is…
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May 9, 2013
May 9, 2013 at 5:48 PM UTC
Looking Through
The person that I see He hides something inside. Ambitions of glory; Pain of failure. Dreams fulfilled; Misplaced intentions Eyes filled with pride; A soul lacking peace. Who is this person I see? Why can’t he fall? Why should he stand? Trying so hard to keep moving; Can never seem to get going. Walking contradiction; Painful malediction. Taking shape; Void of substance. How does he stand there and look at me? How can he look me in the eye? Smirk on his face; An attitude too cocky. So smug, so arrogant, so hurt. Turned away and yet embraced. He stares at me with conviction, Reminds me of redemption. He is…
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krysys
American
May 9, 2013
May 9, 2013 at 5:48 PM UTC
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