Woke up like this?

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Woke up like this?

I didn’t wake up like this.

Got my nails done, hair done,

Just trying to get my job done.

 

I don’t need Gucci bags

and Michael Kors watches.

I don’t need Beats

and shoes with Nike swooshes.

 

You can find me

giving to beggars on the street.

You can find me

telling heavy girls they need to eat.

 

You can find me

donating to kids with Autism.

You can find me

telling bullies they aren’t awesome.

 

You think you’re flawless?

Is that because of your Louie Vuitton shoes?

I’m not flawless.

I’m just not heartless.

 

Beyonce and Kim K.

What happened to Ghandi and MLK?

I don’t focus on the superficial.

I don’t give the suffering any dismissal.

 

 Flawless?

I didn’t wake up like this.

Heartless?

I’m just trying not to be this.

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