Ashley

Freedom's song is one with many voices.
Its lyrics are of love, hope,
bravery, and courage.
Its instruments are played with the wisdom of many years.
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What little we know we strut around with vigor.
Like a newborn bird brags that it can fly.
We use what is of want unlike the wise and necessity.
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Must you be so difficult so
as to find pleasure in only extravagance.
Must it be only the diamond, or he silk, or the heel, or the hair
that is worth enough to wear.
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I remember it clearly,
As though it happened yesterday.
In fact as though it happened today.
For that is how reply it touched me.
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I can be hit
I can be struck
I can be rammed down with a truck
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You want my pity
You want my tears
But I only shed my tears for those who are worth it
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