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I'm Not

By walkersway

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I'm not a nail you can beat upon I'm not what you half expected I'm not the aggressor I'm not the child I'm not the loser Open your eyes and see what I'm not I'm not a delinquent I'm not your slave I'm not the tire in your big sports car that you can drive into a grave I'm not dumb I'm not slow I gave you a chance to watch me grow I'm not haunted by self-doubt I'm not anticipating your love There is nor RSVP I'm not throwing down the glove I'm not here for you Like you weren't for me I'm not thirsty I'm not longing to drink from your bitter sweet wine I'm not remembering face But I'm doing fine And I am not having this fucken conversation!This was about empowerment. Written April 16th, 2002 © on Apr 16 2002 03:37 AM PST   0 • 1

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