If you're anything like me

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If you're anything like me

You don't say a word unless someone asks

You are quite the observer

Notice things other people overlook

Though you stay silent when things go astray

Because you're too afraid to speak up

Thinking any action would be a mistake

So you let them be and walk away

But Darling, people will appreciate your aid

If you're anything like me

You constantly wish for happiness

Of yourself and people who need it

Because without it life is worthless

You put others before yourself

When you're the one who needs attention most

But you choose to keep your guard up

And breakdown when you're certain no one can hear

Darling, reaching out isn't a bad thing

If you're anything like me

You await new adventures when you close your eyes

Trying to put your life behind

For it could never be as daring

Hoping you could fade away

If you sleep just a little bit longer

And never wake up to the harsh reality

But Darling, you can't hide forever

If you're anything like me

You stand by your loyalty

Depend on other people to keep you going

Only to be confronted with the truth

Where nobody ever really stays or cares

That nothing good can last long

But Darling, keep holding on

If you're anything like me

You contemplate about everything

Alternate outcomes

If you or the people around you made different choices

How you would be living as someone else

And you wish you could relive your childhood

Wondering whether your past had forgotten you

All the while being scared of what the future holds

But Darling, focus on the present

If you're anything like me,

I'm sorry.

But Darling, it's going to be okay.