My Minds Prisoner

I might as well die
If I don’t try
Because I’m not alive

To fail because of fear alone
Is no way to survive

To remain a prisoner
If only in my mind

It’s enough to make anyone give up
Before they even try
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Kearley Avatar
July 1, 2011 at 5:24 PM
I had to read this over and over agian.Something about it.I really enjoyed it.
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July 1, 2011 at 6:07 PM
Thanks for the visit.
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