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Show me you Love me without saying you Love me

Love is an action it just shows within, If the feeling is mutual, then it's a win, win. Show me you Love me, and you truly care, No matter the trials You will always be there, for the ups and downs, the ins and the outs, True Love is sacred, and that is no doubt, I want you to Love me, I want to feel free…

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