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I used to be


I used to be a little bit afraid when I’m trying to be brave

I used to be a little bit sad when I’m trying to be happy

I used to be a little bit angry when I’m trying to forgive

I used to be unfaithful

To others.

But mostly,

To myself.

 

©Emma Charlotte Gray

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