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Remembering Nepal

The earth shakes and we know it's another earthquake How much more can we really take? Flashbacks of dead bodies laying in the streets People digging through rubble for something to eat My heart becomes still as my pot and pans begin to shake What have we done for us to have yet another earthquake? My family members are still missing and yet more destruction has come When will the sorrow in our hearts be able to quiet down? The pain in the eyes of the children who stand close by We peep through the holes in the walls as we see people running by The churches lay flat, houses begin to crack Even bodies already resting are now risen and lay beside us Our country continues to get worse as the shake comes once more Have mercy on us please as we prepare for the earth to shake with deadly force The world looks on as if they can't believe  Quickly charities have formed to try and meet our needs As we pray for help the walls continue to shake  The world holds their breath as Nepal can...

Fake love

She made you weak in the knees I made you stand tall She set your lips on fire I made your heart cold  I gave you such pure true love she gave you the ultimate passion  You had the best of both worlds till i became bold  Why continue to sprinkle your dry soul with love when my pastures remained parched  The one who you introduced as your friend was now the one you kissed  The one who stood by your side and cared for you the best was no longer the one to make your eyes sparkle She never shouted at you she wore the pain beneath her smile You lifted your hand to meet her delicate flesh And she already knew what would come next  The tears covered your face as you begged for forgiveness She walked out that day and said goodbye to the world of pain you gave her Now you have moved on and profess to be happy The one who made you weak in the knees now brings you to your knees  You hold her hand and ask her to marry you  You k...

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