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I'm always writing about him
Despite the repeated abuse
His punches are so familiar
This pain is one I cannot refuse

I think deep down I loved him
And all his shortcomings
Because I knew I wasn't any better
And took it as a blessing

I am learning that he was wrong
And that love does not bruise
But I still long for his presence
It sticks to me like a tattoo

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