The Bravest Coward

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Questioning makes it awkward,

But she is still brave enough to talk.

She starts out gentle,

But my lips are shut,

Because the way she states those words,

Hurt a little to much.

When she pauses,

Overwhelmed,

That's when I speak,

Because she needs to hear my voice,

fight for me,

Just as much as I do.

She listens,

Before the light in her breaks,

Releasing her hope,

And her love,

And she throws it all on the ground,

And stomps on it with my shoe.

Now,

I could've stopped her.

Now,

I don't speak again.

Now,

I'm the coward.

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