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Exceptional
Because
The price you put on me
Couldn’t purchase a loaf of bread
In the best of times
In the worst of times
It couldn’t purchase a slice.
Because
I turn lovers away at the door
While you grimace over my shoulder
Patting my back.
Aren’t we happy?
Because
You are. EXCEPTIONAL.
And I am
Exceptionally aware.
The price you put on me
Couldn’t purchase a loaf of bread
In the best of times
In the worst of times
It couldn’t purchase a slice.
Because
I turn lovers away at the door
While you grimace over my shoulder
Patting my back.
Aren’t we happy?
Because
You are. EXCEPTIONAL.
And I am
Exceptionally aware.
Published 2nd Dec 2014
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you assimilate that false joy by virtue of his pretentious demeanor. it's an intriguing write...
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