June New Moon Special

Failure
Kelly Kooper​

"I am no good
My word is worthless
If you knew what was best
You would run and never look back"

Signs?
                Clues?
                                ​Warnings?

Ignore.

She's a teenager
I did it too
She's just acting out

"I know no one cares
Why would anyone care
When I'm insignificant
And worthless"

Signs?
                Clues?
                                Warnings?

Ignore.

She's okay
She's dramatic
There's nothing to worry about

But in the end
I                Failed                ​Her

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