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When You're Sad

February 7, 2011
By KtMack11 SILVER, Beautiful, Michigan
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If you can't do it right, do it wrong.

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Like a parasite
I cling to your emotions
I feed off your negative energy
Then regurgitate it as a happy quick fix

When you’re happy
I can’t stand it
I can’t be with you
It’s a good thing this rarely happens

When you’re sad
I can help you
I make you feel better
But only so I can feel better about myself

Do you need a hug?
Give me a call
Something exciting?
Talk to a wall
It should care more than I ever could

I love you
But only when you’re sad

© Travis K., Phoenix, AZ

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