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When I Was A Child


Don’t tell me I’m not perfect because I know that I’m not

But living up to something sure is a lot

These high expectations are driving me wild

They make me want to go back to when I was a child

Back when everything was different

Everything was simple then

I had a smile that was genuine

Back when?

Back then.

When I was a child

 

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Vespertinal
<p>Beautifully written and relatable. Keep up the good work.</p>

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