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I am not who I was. 

I thought that was a good thing. 

I've grown beyond measure. 

I've learned more than ever. 

It's changed me. I'm proud. 

Proud to say I no longer buy into lies 

Or live so I am ashamed.

But what does it matter if they hate me? 

What relief lies in unrest? 

I face battles in every direction and 

I can only shut my eyes. 

I know I'm not the same,

But I thought I was a warrior. 

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Hi! My name is Elizabeth Davenport, and I'm a college student who loves all things language, no matter what language it is! I'm probably reading, writing, or dancing in the rain right now. I'm a featured poet, Aura, on diesandnoctis.com (go check them out: they're great!), and use the names E.D., Elie Dav, and Elizabeth Davenport when posting my own.

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