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How many times,

Can I say enough,

Before you open your ears,

And stop acting all tough,

How many nights,

Must I cry myself to sleep,

Before you open your eyes,

And let go of your greed,

How many times,

Must I curse myself in the mirror,

Before you open your mouth,

And tell me what I need to hear,

How many lies,

Must I tell myself,

Before you come back to me, 

And get off my shelf,

Because that's where I stay,

Way up here, 

So no one can hurt me,

No one can get near,

So I can shelter my heart,

And try and tape it together,

For the sake of my kids,

While you do whatever,

And I sit here and cry,

And I continue to plea,

For all my thoughts of you,

And the emotions to leave,

Because truth is I miss you.... and I shouldn't....