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When I look at Myself in the Mirror I See You

January 5, 2012
By RaeMarieN SILVER, Ona, West Virginia
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Favorite Quote:
"Do not think about what you can't do, tell yourself what you can do."

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I can't give up
I won't give up
I know you won't give me up
I know I should fight

The gentle caresses
The gentle kisses
Tell me I'm wrong
Tell me I'm fine

To late
To see
Your fist
Hit me

No control
Submission shows
I'm losing
myself and my life

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