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Reverse Psychology

first Lyrics I wrote. Journal Entry from March 4th, 2017

By Zay KeyzPublished 3 years ago 1 min read

I took what I learned

And used it against you

You played all your games

But you were still the loser

You wanted me to fail

But instead I succeeded

No help, no calls, no rhyme or reason

I found my self

I was always here

Buried underneath

The pain and the fear

Of manipulation

And constant criticism

You put me down

You were so hate driven

Now I'm strong on my own

I've got my own two feet

I'm going places

You just wait and you'll see

I'm not as weak

As you made me to be

I'm strong and mighty

Thanks to me and only me

I fought through the pain

Through the aches and the gashes

That you left on my

With your word whiplashes

I've grown up quickly

At only 20 years old

I've learned that the world

Can be icy cold

I still found warmth in the love of friends

Who truly care

and will stay till the end

I'm stronger now

No thanks to you

You put me down

But I'm standing true

I hope you find peace

I hope it finds you too

As for me I'll forgive you

For pushing me around

And making me bruise

I wrote some songs

And I'm writing this one too

To show all the people

That good is there

It's not all hate

And that love will always bare

A healthy fruit

And promotes healthy soul

As for you

I think that yours is always cold

It's not to late

To find yourself too

Look inside and decide what's really you

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About the Creator

Zay Keyz

Short story writer from Oklahoma. Thankful for the opportunity to be read.

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