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

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