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I Tell My Heart to Stop Now

I Tell My Heart to Stop Now

But it lifts at the shape and weight of his name

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Crystal Jackson
Dec 02, 2022
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But it lifts at the shape and weight of his name

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I tell my heart to stop
Like it’s ever listened to me before
I tell it to dream another dream
I don’t want this one anymore

Although, in truth, it doesn’t want me
And if I’ve learned one thing only
I won’t chase one who could leave me
I would rather just be lonely

But my heart lifts …

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