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Everyone Has a Past


I understand it is hard to open up Well, I guess its because I know myself. I've done things I'm not proud of. Everyone has a past. But everyone is better than they used to be Ive had my heart broken so many times-- I know what fear is like. I know what it means to feel like maybe...just maybe if you closed off your heart, it wouldn't hurt anymore... maybe... just maybe.... you wouldn't have to feel the pain. But without Darkness, how could we enjoy the light? I won't judge you-- you could say anything and It wouldn't change my mind. Everyone has a past and everyone is better than they used to be. Don't ruin the present by worrying about a past or a future you have no control over. I know you are skeptical since I haven't known you long but everyone has a past and everyone is better than they used to be I want to get to know you in the limited time we have I care you intrigue me and I want to be your friend. The timing was wrong-- that is the only explanation. But we could be the best thing this world has seen if you only let me in. I stand here with this spoon, prepared to attack your wall made of so many things I can't get through concrete brick wood pain fear loneliness You deserve more than this: you are wonderful you are kind you are smart and you are talented. I'm not perfect myself: I'm young impulsive stubborn moody argumentative lazy dull. But this could be something good, if you would only just let it. I see the bruises I see the scare but I also see the man you want to be. Everyone has a past But everyone is better than they used to be
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