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16 Years


In 16 years

I have been to hell and back

I have built myself up

fallen down again

trying to rebuild

get threw it all

one more time

 

In 16 years

I have seen more harm than good

felt more pain than joy

I have faced tramua

tramua that

would make you hide

 

In 16 years

I have the knowledge

of the world

knowledge that i can hide

behind

knowledge I can fall back on

 

In 16 years

I have seen things

40 year olds

have not seen

I have learned lessens

I wish you would not have to learn

In your lfe time

 

But n 16 years

I have found the meaning

of family

of a true friend

 

I have learned that I am

strong

indepedent

and a fighter

 

Most of all

In 16 years

I have learned the meaning

of me

 

I may have a long way to go

But

I have survied these

16 YEARS!

 
 
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