daughters of the past

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I am not enough
never have
never will

because you want something
that i cannot be
that i cannot force myself
to try to fit into

you want me to be
this picture perfect
daughter
sister
woman

your views are not mine
however
i wish to raise a little cane
and by that i mean
fight for what i deserve

for i know
what i want to do with my life
just like you know
what you want to do with my life

however you have had your chance
your time in the sun
it is time for the daughters of the past
to rise to the occasion

and fight
for everything they've ever wanted

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