In shadows cast by life's cruel hand,
There dwells a soul, both meek and grand,
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Johnny Cade, a soul so fragile,
In a world of darkness, he found solace.
A heart burdened with pain and fear,
Yet in his eyes, a flicker of hope.
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In a world of strangers, she appeared,
A friend like no other, sincere and dear.
No blood relation, yet a bond so strong,
A friendship that could never go wrong.
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Sodapop Curtis shines
Bright as the sun in our lives
Love flows through his smile
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You left me when I needed you the most
I have no one to talk to
I have no one to cry my river of tears to
I don't have a shoulder to lean and cry to
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My good sister, you inspire me to write.
How I love the way you skip, walk and think,
Invading my mind day and through the night,
Always dreaming about the writing ink.
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There's always a friend happy to see me
She showers me with her kisses
Out of all of the people I am the one she misses and love
She knows when I am hurt
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My memories need to be muted
I try to shut them out
Reappearing in my mind
My emotions and thoughts bring them back to life
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My warm sister you inspire me to write
I love the way you laugh and dance
Invading my mind day and night
Always dreaming about the writing ink
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Say goodbye
I am but a broken dream
I am not who you thought
I mourn for each passing day
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My best friend
A girl, a steady companion
A girl, a comrade in arms
A promise I bequeath you
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You are the one
An elder
For you are the girl I cherish
A girl, a dependable companion
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Your smile warms up my heart
Your laughter brings me joy
The way you are nice to me makes me happy
I have never felt so special
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I am scared to love someone
I will never be loved back
I am scared to be who I am meant to be
There will be no one who likes my personality
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I just want to go home
A home where I won't have bruises or a scarred heart
A home where people do care about my feelings and things
I want to go home
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Time is precious,
as reality slips away
I am not who you thought
I am not a believer
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my best friend
a port in a storm
through light
a mentor through space and time
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my hero
though the years, unwavering
though the years, steadfast
a port in a storm
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In halls of books and whispering throngs,
Where memories linger and friendships are strong,
A journey unfolds in these hallowed walls,
Where dreams are born and destiny calls.
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Johnny Cade
In shadows cast by life's cruel hand,
There dwells a soul, both meek and grand,
A troubled boy, with weary eyes,
Johnny Cade, in his own world he lies.
With trembling hands, his spirit worn,
Trapped in a world where hope is torn,
But beneath the scars that mark his skin,
Strength and courage lie deep within.
A heart so pure, untainted and true,
A fighter's spirit, shining through,
In a harsh world where love is rare,
Johnny Cade, a gentle soul, so rare.
He carries burdens not his own,
Yet never gives up, never disowns,
His loyalty, fierce as a burning flame,
A noble heart, though battered, remains.
In hushed whispers, his name is heard,
A fragile spirit, forever stirred,
A testament to resilience and pain,
In the face of darkness, hope shall remain.
Oh, Johnny Cade, a specter of youth,
Forever etched as a symbol of truth,
Your sacrifice, eternally told,
In a heart that beats for the lost and bold.
May your spirit forever live on,
In the hearts of those who've come and gone,
Your memory, a flame that shall not fade,
In the echoes of your name, forever made.