Why does it hurt so much?
I thought I was older,
stronger,
better than this.
I thought I could handle the harsh words,
even though they come from the mouths I love--
I thought I could hold back the tears,
but I guess I haven't cried them all--
I thought I could.
Why does it hurt so much?
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