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If Only

by @Underneath

If only I had a chance. To do something meaningful. To save a life Or inspire greatness. But I'm not that kind of person. I'm not ambitious enough To do something meaningful. To make a difference. To have the world remember Not me, but what I did. I'm not helpful enough To save a life. The world is too full anyway. I'd never make enough sense To even save anyone. I'm not good enough To inspire greatness. I'm not a good person. And I hate public view So I don't think about standing up. I'm not that person. I haven't been since lower school. When I still dreamed big. When I still loved wonder. When I was afraid of storms And the boogeyman lived close by. That person no longer exists. If only I could go back To make sure that person lived. But by doing that I'd erase me. And everything I am.
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