Helpful Pain

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There's a little boy somewhere

Who knows he cannot cry

So maybe when I shed these tears

That boy's the reason why


There's a man across the state

Who has no time to grieve

So maybe when I'm feeling sad

He feels some small reprieve


There's a woman at my job

Who's struggling within

So maybe when I scream and groan

I'm living in her skin


And there's a girl who is now gone

Who never got past ten

So maybe when I dream all day

I view what could have been


I did not ask to feel this way

To hurt with no control

But if my hurt is used for good...?

At least it helps that soul

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