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life 1 min read 311 views Mar 27, 2026

Self Kept (03272026)

I stopped asking
to be kept

stopped proving
I was worth keeping

stopped wanting

stopped needing

stopped loving
more than self

to breathe

I stopped waiting
for the right time

stopped looking
for a sign

stopped begging
not to be left

I left.

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Excellent write.

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