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We are mistakes We are apologies We are saying sorry when we don't mean it, we need it, Someone else should say it for a change We are “it's okay” “Of course it's ok” We are “My bad” Creating excuses from the vibrant corners of our mind The only parts that aren't dusty with misuse We are dependent, if nothing else We are unhappy if you're unhappy, Our feelings are a bed of nails that only admit to being a bed, Because of course as long as you're careful you won't get hurt. Our ears are pressed to the carpet, Listening to your every move, Keeping a tally of missteps that we won't ever tell you you took We are quiet Until prying our own chapped lips open, we are apologetic, We are every bottled up “I hate you” And “go to hell” And **** you” that we never got to say And we keep it down, swallow it whole, refuse to breathe so it can't escape, be sure it can never escape Because, like a moth flies towards the light, we are always flying towards resolution Nevermind our feelings, We will be ok, Are you ok? We're happy if you're happy, after all. And then they come and sew our mouths shut, Pat us on the head, so we know we are the ones at fault, They say “shh” because our words are too sharp for their ears, And god forbid they bleed instead of us Isn't that the point of it all? We are your shields and you can never be rid of us, Like every hair on your body, We stand up when fear takes over, Like every shiver in cold, We will attempt to bring you back to normal, Like every single time the moon falls, We will be back to shine in your darkness We are underestimated We are under acknowledged Under viewed Under appreciated Under valued But we know we are not unused or unloved We are not understood either, But understanding is an understatement when it comes to us We are every moment you need a friend and Every time a friend needs a moment We are the impenetrable armor that everyone wish they had in their army We are the gun, too Loaded, but never fired Saving ourselves for the right time
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Apr 11, 2018
Apr 11, 2018 at 4:23 PM UTC
I'm here whether you want me or not
We are mistakes We are apologies We are saying sorry when we don't mean it, we need it, Someone else should say it for a change We are “it's okay” “Of course it's ok” We are “My bad” Creating excuses from the vibrant corners of our mind The only parts that aren't dusty with misuse We are dependent, if nothing else We are unhappy if you're unhappy, Our feelings are a bed of nails that only admit to being a bed, Because of course as long as you're careful you won't get hurt. Our ears are pressed to the carpet, Listening to your every move, Keeping a tally of missteps that we won't ever tell you you took We are quiet Until prying our own chapped lips open, we are apologetic, We are every bottled up “I hate you” And “go to hell” And **** you” that we never got to say And we keep it down, swallow it whole, refuse to breathe so it can't escape, be sure it can never escape Because, like a moth flies towards the light, we are always flying towards resolution Nevermind our feelings, We will be ok, Are you ok? We're happy if you're happy, after all. And then they come and sew our mouths shut, Pat us on the head, so we know we are the ones at fault, They say “shh” because our words are too sharp for their ears, And god forbid they bleed instead of us Isn't that the point of it all? We are your shields and you can never be rid of us, Like every hair on your body, We stand up when fear takes over, Like every shiver in cold, We will attempt to bring you back to normal, Like every single time the moon falls, We will be back to shine in your darkness We are underestimated We are under acknowledged Under viewed Under appreciated Under valued But we know we are not unused or unloved We are not understood either, But understanding is an understatement when it comes to us We are every moment you need a friend and Every time a friend needs a moment We are the impenetrable armor that everyone wish they had in their army We are the gun, too Loaded, but never fired Saving ourselves for the right time
hayleybear12
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Apr 11, 2018
Apr 11, 2018 at 4:23 PM UTC
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