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2024-10-29 19:42:56Time passes, things change, and everyone moves on. It’s easy to feel left behind.
I always feel left behind.
Left behind and forgotten.
All my life, I’ve wanted for someone to reach back, take my hand, and drag me along. Keep me up with the times, be a part of the changes.
Maybe it’s time for me to be the change, start chasing after what I want, but I wouldn’t even know how to start rocking the boat. It’s just not me, not something I can even do.
I have never been one for the chase, but now just might be the time to learn.
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Time passes, and I stay the same. Things change, but I don’t. Everyone moves on, but I wouldn’t know. Being alone has become my home. The solitude brings solace. The quiet is rejuvenating.
The seclusion affords too many perks. I take what I want and I want only what I need. I’m a lone wolf, no need for a pack, no need for a mate.
And that will never change.
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