Before

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I loved the clouds
til I was told
they would freeze me.


I loved the sun
til I was told
it would scorch me.


I loved the sea
til I was told
it would drown me.


I loved the rocks
til I was told
they would crush me.


I loved the wind
til I was told
it would choke me.


I loved people
til I was told
they would hurt me.


I truly loved life
til I was told
it would kill me.



But why did you tell me?

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