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A day late

A day late, ten dollars short
I'm here and for all the wrong reasons I fear
I came to see her without knowing the details
I started writing without knowing all my thoughts

The evening is done and I now reflect on what I've learned
The lesson is that living is not defined by those around me
Living defines those around me

I've made a mistake that I need to address
I've seen things that have shown me a new light
The darkness could be lifting but I've thought that before

Be clear and true
And stop the games
Walk tall and leave the shame


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