Because They Said They Loved Me: I Said Okay
Nov 06, 2018

Because They Said They Loved Me: I Said Okay

First love, puppy love, love at first sight, 
Oh, I hoped for a chance, I knew he just might. 
Playboy, fast cars, soul-piercing eyes, 
I shook my head as I knew his lies.
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Because They Said They Loved Me: I Hung On
Nov 03, 2018

Because They Said They Loved Me: I Hung On

That sly grin, drink in hand, 
spitting lyrics for the land. 
Momma’s boy, big city deals, 
Street smart game gave me all the feels. 
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Because They Said They Loved Me: I Couldn’t Say No
Oct 31, 2018

Because They Said They Loved Me: I Couldn’t Say No

You were a menace right from the start; fiercely loyal to a fault. Street smarts, smitten heart, and short cuts were your forte; fast fights, slick city nights you slay, no one dared to tempt you to play.
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Because They Said They Loved Me: I Accepted
Oct 28, 2018

Because They Said They Loved Me: I Accepted

You noticed the flower in my hair, I can remember that moment, lust was in the air.

I thought you were handsome but not my type, I wasn’t quite sure why all the hype. Speaking softly, passionate alike, you gazed at me sweetly while grabbing the mic.

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Because They Said They Loved Me: I Let You Repeatedly Hurt Me
Oct 24, 2018

Because They Said They Loved Me: I Let You Repeatedly Hurt Me

You fooled everyone. That was one of your talents. Caring was your passion as well as your weapon. You played on weakness, as the scapegoat was your favorite animal. Oh, how you loved her. She was a pretty little thing with big dreams, but little direction. She looked up to you in admiration, and you looked down on her with disgust. In her, you saw your demons.
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Because They Said They Loved Me: I Pushed Them Away
Oct 21, 2018

Because They Said They Loved Me: I Pushed Them Away

You rode your bicycle by my house as you turned your head the other way. But I could see your nervous grin and your flushed face. You were just another boy; another disappointment. Not because of who you were, but because of who I was; sly in my motives, arrogant in my actions, and dangerous in the numbness that took over my heart.
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Because They Said They Loved Me: I Allowed Conditioned Love
Oct 17, 2018

Because They Said They Loved Me: I Allowed Conditioned Love

The look in his eyes when I scored the winning shot warmed my heart; it made me feel special. The kind of feeling you never want to lose; the kind you will do anything to feel again. He was the first man I ever loved. He could do no wrong. He was the standard to which I would measure all men. He wanted what he believed was best; his scale of care. He was a good man, but warmth did not pair well.
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