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I Adore You


And as much as I adore you, I adore myself just as much as you claim to. I cannot bare anymore heartbreaks, not one more let down, and not one bit more of doubt. This must come natural to you; I seem to fold so easily. But do not take my feelings for weakness; sometimes my heart speaks so loudly that it silences my mind; still I can read your actions loud and clear, so your words don't mean shit, but who wouldn't prefer the bull over the horns? I allow myself to fall for a temporary fix, knowing I deserve better, and I bet that makes you think you got me, but I know exactly what I'm doing with or without your influence. They say when people show you who they are the first time, believe them, and I believe you. Because as much as I adore you, I adore myself that much more...

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