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Second Thoughts

I woke up with a headache And the sun in my eyes Your back was turned to me And I suddenly realised That I was someone else And I had been for years I'm playing the perfect part In a movie premiere I ran out on the landing Jumped the flight of stairs No time to brush my teeth No time to say my prayers I hit the pavement running With the sun in my eyes You might've seen me turn the corner But I was soon out of sight You were still there sleeping With your head in the quilt I was back minutes later With the paper and the milk

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Date: 1/27/2016 1:14:00 PM
RORY, A great pleasure to find and read the inspiration poured from your pen today. Love ** SKAT -
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