All That Matters Now

The ground glinted with grease
My feet threatened to slip
But I didn't move

People pushed me from behind
I could've fallen over
But I didn't move

The world was ending
I wanted to run
But I didn't move

I should've
I couldn't
I wouldn't

I didn't
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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