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Getting Older

Getting Older

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Getting Older
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We cannot accept
we're getting older
walking the same boardwalk
talking of memories
dreams past
stupid things we did
lies we never were bold enough to tell
we don't ask
if we're alright

sitting, letting the sun 
close in
those tiny lines around the eyes
skin imperfections
less strong than the characteristics
and we sit in silence
moments to give words …

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