The Kiss of Tears

The sting of tears kiss my eyes.
Words that cut like a knife
I have been shinning longer than you 
Have you seen. 

I have fought fights and came 
Out with the scars. 
Don't ever tell me it is my time to shine. 

Because I never stopped shinning
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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