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Feb 12
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If only

If only I could reach a little farther
And work a little harder

 If I could find bravery
They wouldn’t worry about me

If I could be wise
I wouldn’t cry at all the goodbyes

If I could trust
My heart would burst into fairy dust

If I could get hurt and get back up
I would be as bright as a buttercup
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Posted: 02.12.20
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  1. Marina2020
    Feb 12, 2020

    This is very relatable. "If only" being something we all ask ourselves about different things. The first two lines really drew me in. Great work!

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