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For everything I need, I found inside of you.

For everything I want, I found beside you.

But a want cannot compete with foul words of betrayal.

Words depicting angst of the feeble-minded fed by the lies of the ill-hearted.

All too....much..to compare.

My soul and action and truth do not mask the accusation of adultery,

nor will it ever.

Therefore, I choose to be strong.

In a world in which, I confess, I will always choose the one I love,

I must choose what is best for my beloved.

And I am no-longer what is best.

Therefore, in choosing to be strong, I choose a life for you

A life of joy and devotion.

A life for you, without me.

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