XVIII. I Never Stopped

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I never stopped being the one
You wanted me to be.
I never stopped
Doing all what you wanted.

I never stopped
Pleasing you and making you happy.
I never stopped being selfless.
I never stopped.

I always placed you
Before everyoneone else,
Even before me.

Call me selfish,
Call me heartless.
Slavery was abolished centuries ago.
I'm all but one.

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