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Can't help myself


Growing up wasn't easy.

Don't have money.

Shouldn't be dreaming. 

College is too much to pay.

Starting to wonder if I should even try.

No one cared.

Made no one proud.

Need to become a nurse.

Need to save someone else's world. 

Can't save myself.

Help others instead. 

 

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