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Why


Why did I let you hurt me?

I'll never let it happen again.

You can try to appologize

but it won't ease my pain

It won't erase my scars

Why did I let you hurt me?

I was to polite to say no

I felt pressured

I liked your style

I liked you

That's why I let you hurt me

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