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I Tried

February 23, 2015
By Megs101 SILVER, Carrollton, Texas
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I tried thinking out loud

but my words burned to pieces

I tried because of you

but my habits were to strong

I tried to let you go

but I couldn't give you up

I tried not care

but I have an elastic heart

I tried to forget

but I kept hitting replay

© Jasmine R., Bourbon, MI

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