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WHY

I set out to live, I went out to give
My dreams for life set; I could see them.
But then as I went, and the more time I spent
The reality seemedI can't be them.

So in sorrow I pause looking back for the cause
What has led me to where I now stand?
And I wish I did not quite so readily know
But I do, and I full understand.

Day after day, as I go on my way
Amongst those whom my heart doth submit
Though it seems like so simple a thing to afford,
I know what to saybut don't say it.

And then time after time, I am guilty of crime.
When my actions are set forth to wit,
And I make the decisions upon which life is based,
I know what to dobut won't do it.

Though I know full and well, who I am, why I'm here,
And despite countless attempts to commit.
My own worst enemyI forever remain,
I know what I can bewont be it.

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