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death


dying for others is a heroic cause

especially ones you love

let them live on 

and smother you with a deadly hug

one that hurts so much 

living is a pain 

so why did they die for you 

and take the selfish route

you act as if i could have a life

without you i might survive

but i doubt you could ever understand 

woman or man 

that dying for others is selfish

but pictured as beautiful

you think that is truthful?

wait until death gives you a spoonful

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