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Demoting the Meaning, Promoting the Subtext

Today slipped away from me Who knows if I’ll ever get that back Not like I needed the hours anyways for my mental capabilities Show me what I’m looking for Show me what I’m looking for The day I understand what’s in my head is what I’m living for Patience never hurt anyone Patience never hurt anyone until I realized that the call would never come But patience never hurt anyone When’s the part where I get to storm out and say “look who’s still breathing and giving God a reason to live another day!” But then I think some things are better left unsaid Patience never hurt anyone Patience never hurt anyone until I realized that the call would never come Today slipped away from me and who knows if I’ll ever get that back Show me what I’m looking for Show me what I’m looking for The day I understand what’s in my head is the day I’m living for

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Date: 11/14/2023 1:43:00 PM
A simple rhyme that haunts me to this day: "patience never hurt anyone, patience never hurt anyone until I realized that the call would never come". I wouldn't even say there's anything magical about the dicton of the lines, it's not even metaphorical, but man it hits so hard even after the original emotions have long past. Love this one!
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