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Like Any Other Man

I see that look in your eyes,
That sparkle with shine,
Asking me for something more
That I cannot provide.

I don’t want to hurt you again.
Why give you half of me
When you deserve me at my best,
And I’m just not there yet?

I want to tell you, you can trust me.
Your feelings are safe in my hands,
But I might end up letting go
And chasing after something that’ll hurt me more.

I know you’re what’s best for me if I healed,
If I stayed focused and put myself first.
I could be the man of your dreams,
Instead, I’m like any other man.

I wish I was like Atlas and could carry your load.
I’d tell you my cup is empty, but I can take more.
But I’m on the edge, with one more bad day
Enough to make me spill everything over.

Copyright © Jeffrey Louissaint | Year Posted 2026

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