I love hard
but not without guard
I've been burned at every turn
Which has left me scarred
Every one I've ever loved
or has ever loved me
Has denied or defied
my trust and loyalty
Time after Time
abandoned tossed to the side
Self-pity isn't pretty
but I wear it with pride
Cuz I'll never know love
unless I love myself
It's all I've ever known
Just the hand I've been dealt
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