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Stronger Now


The wind roars beneath the waters

And I feel I am powerless

Powerless to speak for myself

That's not what love should feel like

It shouldn't feel like you're being used

It shouldn't feel like jealousy and broken promises

Being turned around so many times

Like a teacup at a fair

Can make someone feel restless, weary, and not really there

Because I love you shouldn't mean taking away my friends

Or using them to get to me

Love should be able to speak freely I should have a voice

There should be times when I have a choice

Should be no apologies that don't belong

No kisses should feel broken and wrong

Love is patient, love is kind-it's not thinking someone 

Is cheating on you if they don't respond right away

There shouldn't be lies or any half-truths

Walking on eggshells to please the other shouldn't have to be a thing

Making a vow doesn't mean making threats

Love should be like a dance that lasts all nigt long

Worshiping God and worshiping them with song

It's supposed to feel like everything is right and wrong 

All at the same time

Love should be unconditional

Love should be holy and true

Thoughtful, not thoughtless

Thankful, not thankless

Hopeful, not hopeless

Warm and peaceful not cold and angry

Love should be what 

Makes you feel 

Good, okay

Remember, love is something you have to live

With 

Every 

Day.  

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