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Jun 21, 2010
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Don't change for Me
You don’t have to speak
when I know what you’re going to say.
You don’t have to speed up
or slow down to suit me.
You don’t need to change
buy a new shirt
or straighten your hair.
There’s no need to worry
that I’ll suddenly be gone.
Don’t let yourself think
that I like him over there.
Don’t tell your friends
you’re worried I’m going to leave.
And, when all’s said and done
don’t try to be my world
because, as of yesterday
that's already done.
when I know what you’re going to say.
You don’t have to speed up
or slow down to suit me.
You don’t need to change
buy a new shirt
or straighten your hair.
There’s no need to worry
that I’ll suddenly be gone.
Don’t let yourself think
that I like him over there.
Don’t tell your friends
you’re worried I’m going to leave.
And, when all’s said and done
don’t try to be my world
because, as of yesterday
that's already done.
— evie.haywood, Jun 21, 2010
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Critiques
Roscoe Lane
16 years 1 month ago
Nobody can,
xena465
16 years 1 month ago
Hi Evie
evie.haywood
16 years 1 month ago
Thankyou for the feedback
xena465
16 years 1 month ago
Hi Evie
evie.haywood
16 years 1 month ago
Thank you! That is perfect.
xena465
16 years 1 month ago
Fabulous Evie
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