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Pride

by Markesia Bailey

Eyes burning

Stomach turning

No butterflies

Just anger inside

Reluctant to the idea of losing

But I know it's not my choosing

You chose to put others first

So I’m going to hit you where it hurts

You say you want our relationship to last

But that ship has sailed

You’re in my past

The battle I was fighting wasn’t the same as yours

I wanted you and you wanted me

But I fought for us and the memories

You fought for your image and your insecurities

During the battle I was on your side

But love was trampled by pride

It hurts me

Because

You couldn’t see

that you were your biggest enemy

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