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April 13, 2011
By Behind_Blue_Eyes SILVER, Carrollton, Texas
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"Darkness can not drive out darkness. Only light can do that. Hate can not drive out hate. Only love can do that."

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How long does it take
For me to shatter?
How long does it take
For me to break?
How long does it take
To make me cry?
How long does it take
To make me stronger?
And how long does it take
For me to truly matter?

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