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Understood


They think they understand But they don’t know what Living my life will demand So used to being called a slut Even by someone you know You’re hurt until you can’t feel And you just want to go Where everything is still Cause the whole world is your enemy so Your run but you can’t hide the past And you just want to die With time going too fast No one knows how much you lie To protect those that you love Trying so hard to cover up their mess But I’m standing at the edge; all I need is one last touch And they couldn't care less…
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MVP-Most Valuable Poet
<p>no one has the right to judge</p><p>choices are made-both good and bad</p><p>value yourself and move forward</p><p>don&#39;t let others degrade you in anyway</p><p>develop your self-confidence and reliance by showing much more than what you experience prior</p><p>keep writing</p>

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