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Once You Were
I am standing here
 Only two feet from you
 When did you become
 Such an expert at this
 
 And you don’t see me
 From behind your wall
 And you’re not near me
 No, not at all
 
 And I am waiting
 Patiently
 I am waiting
 But I don’t know for how long
 
 You used to know me well
 And I thought I did know you
 But I am always wrong
 About what I think ‘bout you
 
 And I am lying
 When I say
 I’m not hurting
 I’m okay
 
 And I’ve forgiven
 Redundantly
 I’ve forgiven
 But I will never forget
 
 You have just moved on
 And I am happy for you
 Hope you’re satisfied
 With the exception of me
 
 And I’m not angry
 At what you’ve done
 But I am empty
 Because you’re gone
 
 And I’m still waiting
 Patiently
 I’m still waiting
 But I don’t know for how long
 
 I wish you the best
 I hope you are happy
 I hope you see success
 Because you live fully
 
 And I am stronger
 Because of you
 And I’ll try harder
 To move on, too
 
 I’ve still forgiven
 Redundantly
 I’ve still forgiven
 But I will never forget
 
 I am standing here
 Only two feet from you
 When did you become
 Such an expert…
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