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December 18, 2011
By Leeforever97 GOLD, Cottage Grove, Oregon
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I've burned my bridges, finally no-one can follow me. -Lee Kuykendall

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I used to be ,

but now I am not.

I used to be a cutter,

but now I am not.

I used to be an addict,

but now I am not.

I used to be afraid,

but now I am not.

I used to be protected,

but now I am not.

I used to be a sweet little girl,

but now I am not.

I used to be safe,
But now I am not.

I used to be sane,
But now I am not.

© Casey P., Marblehead, MA

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