Why?

why do i love when the world hates?
why do i do i reach for the stars, when i cant even reach the moon?
why do i say what everyone else just hides?
why do i stay when i know you're going to leave?
why do i speak the truth when everyone just lies?
why do i live when everyone around me dies?
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August 20, 2010 at 4:35 AM
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