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I wanted you to dream about me 
 
And make me your one and only 
 
But now I see that it was all a sham 
 
You played with my heart and didn’t give a damn 
 
So now I’m alone with thoughts only of you 
 
As if somehow magically you would come through 
 
And rescue me from the burden that you gave to me 
 
The burden that I carry is your insanity 
 
I wanted a life full of happiness and pleasure 
 
And you showed me glimpses of that much-needed treasure 
 
But now I know that they were all mirages at best 
 
To fall for you now would mean I had failed the test 
 
A test of attrition; a test of self-love and dedication 
 
That you were unwilling to give despite your proclamation 
 
Of “I love you,” and now I must say 
 
I am better off without you, but I love you anyway.

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