when i was young
my mother taught me
the difference between
needs and wants
needs are what we require
to survive,
and wants are things
that will make life better.
you are a want.
no matter how much you feel
like a need
i know if i left,
i would keep living.
but i don't want to have to live
a life without you in it
now that i know how it feels
to have you
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