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PeterCaliver β€” Save the World by-nc-sa
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Published: 2022-08-26 19:21:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 153; Favourites: 5; Downloads: 0
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Description ο»ΏWhen I lived as a child
I longed to save the world
As all wild children will


And as my mind was sharp
Like the wind's chill
My likelihood of aptitude improved


But in time my mind would age
As most children's will


And as they say,
A prodigy's impressiveness declines
If their intelligence resides in place


I won't arrive in the nick of time
Like a hero, here to fight for what's right
How can you be the world's savior
If you can't save yourself?


I used to dream I'd end disease
Now, I dream I won't end up on the street


And after all the pain was laid down


When years of tears stain every gown


Even while pointing forwards


Question the point


As you are forced to face the sky


And ask:
What was it for?


Seriously, what the hell was it for?


But take a breath, because
If you can inspire a single smile
In the end, that's more than enough


So, let's have another cup of tea
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PrecariouslyPeculiar [2022-10-09 12:09:19 +0000 UTC]

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PeterCaliver In reply to onthemoonpoetry [2022-08-27 19:26:14 +0000 UTC]

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