The Norm

Don't need excuses so stop
I'm used to disappointment
Frowning is the norm

Stop trying to justify yourself
It won't change the fact of the matter
My fire was meant to dim

Quit playing games
I know I've already lost
My eyes were never meant to shine
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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