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Epiphany (Truth Hurts)

Clearly, I thought it was me That’s what I told me After years of experience, That’s all that I could wager But no one took my bet- Now I know why Thought I had the mind Thought I had the strength I honestly thought I had it all Clearly, I thought it was me I should have seen the truth Blinded by compensation Miss-guided by narcissism Giving thought only to the weakness that clouded me Anti-depression lead to chronic melancholy Don’t know how I didn’t see Then again, I do I was driven by the rage and envy Rage from neglect Envy of friends So all this time, I’ve fooled only me I should have seen the truth Basically, I thought it was me Clearly, it has never been… And never will…

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008




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