I won attention
Not by my family, but by friends
I chose words carefully
So as not to hurt others
I arranged them neatly
To please perfectionists
I sang low
So as not to disturb a sleeping bird
Sang high
When I was alone and no one could hear
I gave my heart to many
But never received one
Jan 17, 2013
Jan 17, 2013 at 12:22 AM UTC
I won attention
Not by my family, but by friends
I chose words carefully
So as not to hurt others
I arranged them neatly
To please perfectionists
I sang low
So as not to disturb a sleeping bird
Sang high
When I was alone and no one could hear
I gave my heart to many
But never received one
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