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Knowing that there isn't anything

To hold you back 

Or even down 

Makes you think

Why does this happen 

Why do I even try

Again nothing holding me 

Back or on earth 

No one to hold my balloon string 

No one to keep me here

Why do I stay 

Here?

If I don't know why would you?

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