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Ain’t nothing on the outside that’s gonna make you whole

To fight aloud, is very brave —
But gallanter, I know
Who charge within the bosom
The Cavalry of Woe —
–Emily Dickinson

You always loved the thunder 
And you're scared of the light 
Hiding from your insides
So you pick another fight 

It's time to shut up 
And listen to yourself 
Your neverending squabbles
Are ruining your health

Scrolling through the profiles
And it makes your body burn
Life is not a scrapbook
Some people never learn 

It's time to shut up 
And listen to your heart
Stop flailing around
Or you'll tear yourself apart 

You're over there and everywhere 
You're talking on the phone
In everybody's business
You can't stand to be alone

It's time to shut up 
And listen to your soul
Ain't nothing on the outside 
That's gonna make you whole

by Richard W. Bray

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