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What have I ever done to you?

I have always been loyal and true,

yet, you always laugh and jest.

Is this some sort of test?

 

Does my pain make you feel stronger?

This is just so hard for me to ponder.

I'm through with all the lying.

Do you even know how hard I'm crying?

 

Am I just here for your entertainment?

Or for you to tear me up and dent.

You all think you're so cunning.

I don't get it, what's so funny?

 

It's time for me to stop asking why,

so now I'm saying good bye.

You've hurt me long enough,

and my soul has grown tough.

 

I"m tired of always pretending,

and being fearful that you are watching.

I want to be who I am inside,

but I feel like I'm stuck in a bind.

 

So now I'm finally breaking free,

for all of you to finally see,

the person I wanted to hide,

I am setting out to find.

 

Go ahead, gang up, attack,

but I'll still welcome myself back.

I am finally on my way home,

and you can't make me feel alone. 

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