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Breathe



Stop! Don't think,
Just breathe,
It's over,
He's gone,
He can't see you cry,
     Deep Breath
Stop: the tears,
The lies,
The pain,
The regret,
The blame,
     Deep Breath
Stop: it's not you,
It isn't: your cross,
Your fault,
Your sorrow,
Your apology,
     Deep Breath
Please stop!
It isn't just:
 You,
Your life,
Your pain,
Your suffering,
Your loneliness,
     Deep Breath
Stop,
This isn't:
Permanent,
The end,
     Deep Breath
It is:
 choice,
 life,
 love,
 acceptance,
 chance,
 new beginning,
 happiness,
     Deep Breath
You are:
You,                                                                                                                                                        
Beautiful,
Free tobe,                                                                                                                                                              Flawless                                                                                                                                   

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