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If I Had To

May 6, 2010
By Literalist17 SILVER, Monte Vista, Colorado
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Jump in front of a bullet
Or take a hit from a car
In lieu of you
Or give my life in any way
I readily would

I would…
But not for why you would think
Long ago
My motive would have been love

That has changed now
I have Nothing to live for
And Anything to die for

I’m not trying to die
But I have no will to live

And that is why my offer stands…

© Stefanie K., Katy, TX

The author's comments:
kind of a sad poem really, but reflects my feelings at one point in time or another
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