Once upon a time
She was pretty
And young.
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Once upon a time
She smiled without thinking
And loved without abandon.
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Once upon a time
She didn't cry alone
When the clock struck midnight.
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Once upon a time
There were no scars up her arm
The blade wasn't her best friend
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Once upon a time
She wasn't like this
She wasn't broken.
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Once upon a time
. . .