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Citalopram

The little white pill I take every day

Helps me to fight my demons away

But it numbs my emotions, makes me feel like stone

I hate it but I can't fight them on my own 

So I need you to help me see

The other voice in my head isn't really me

If the illness takes over none of me will be left

And I would hate to leave you bereft

If it traps me in my mind and leaves just a shell

Of who I once was, it hurts you as well

It scares me to think I could be such a burden

For those that I love, so I will battle on

I know you can't save me; I don't want you too

Stand by my side while I fight, and I will come through

 

◄ The Ring

Not all men ►

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