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I was too young to carry such pain,
A child drowning in endless rain.
Grief wrapped around me, heavy and tight,
Lonely, scared, and searching for light.

I wanted love, just a little light,
Anything to help me through the night.
He was there, and I reached for his hand,
Even though I knew he wouldn’t understand.

He wanted things I couldn’t give,
But I let him stay just to feel I could live.
His words always turned to what he desired,
But...