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Bethany
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by Bethany Yagci
If I weren't ill...
I wouldn't have to rely
On my poor spirit weak as it is coming up
Surprisingly stronger than all else.
I would rely on my body, that washed up shell
That is supposedly me which was
Once my confidante now become my betrayer.
My mind
which...
There are a lot of things that define me... where do I begin? Some people meticulously plan their lives. Well, that's not me. Some people at least try to do everything right. Well that's not me either. Not even close.
Still, I don't like people criticizing and accusing me... mainly...