The paddle is broken,
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the punishment
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is served in full.
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The welts are faded
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and pain still lingers
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as it should.
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The lone receiver
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of empty compliments
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taken in
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and bought in full.
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The lesson's hammered
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the message has been
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reinforced.
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You said there would not be
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any reason
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to fear this world.
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But you're the reason
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you're the reason
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I feel
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broken,
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and branded,
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and burning with doubt.
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The welts are faded
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and the pain still lingers
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as it should.
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These things are dealt in increments.
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Constant, and laced with detriment.
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How dare you ever feign surprise.
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When all those fingers point inside.
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They're piercing you.
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You said there would not be
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any reason
|
to fear this world.
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But you're the reason
|
you're the reason
|
I feel
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broken,
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and branded,
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and burning with doubt.
|
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These things are dealt in increments.
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Monachetti
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Further Seems Forever |