Life-Saving Freedom

“You can’t play on broken strings.” *

Keeping someone’s hopes up should be a sin. But making those hopes come crashing down deserves 25-years without parole.

I just had the most frank, out-there-in-your-face talk I could ever have.

“I try to forgive but it’s not enough to make it all okay.” *

I’ll try to forget the rude actions, the harsh words used, the things I never thought you’d be capable of doing/saying. But trust me, it won’t work.

“The truth hurts; a lie is worse” *

Why did you have to get people’s hopes up? Especially mine. Why did you say you liked me? Why? Why? Why? We always ask that question. That’s just human nature. Now I have to walk around school and see your darling I’m-a-nice-guy face.

But that’s okay because I’ll be okay. I’ll raise my head high, stand tall, and walk as if I’m invincible. But as usual, under that encasement, I’m a walking train wreck.

“When all you got to keep is strong, move along.” **

I don’t have much to keep strong, but I’ll sure as hell move along.

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* Lyrics from “Broken Strings” by James Morrison ft. Nelly Furtado

** Lyrics from Move Along by the All-American Rejects