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I live my life one pain at a time,

always expecting the next and walking the line;

between being happy and living a lie,

punishing myself and not knowing why.

Like a note in a bottle, drifting at sea,

I've lost myself and don't know who to be.

Green with envy for those who will laugh,

and every bit of happiness they seem to have.

I find my answer when I let myself go,

But before very long I let it all go.

It slips through my hands like a thought on the breeze,

and the guilt and regret brings me to my knees.

When someone gets too close to seeing inside,

I run away and use my anger to hide.

Happiness fades, it never lasts long,

Over and over I'm the one that was wrong;

So I jump up, to finish the fight,

and on wings of pain I'm able to take flight.

"I'll be happy someday", is my self-given vow,

If I find someone worthy and ever learn how.