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It's not the drinking or the pills
that get you into the bed.
It's just a little sweet talk
and some he said she said.
It's the drama and denial
and a hint of revenge.
It's the jealous ambition
and that rebound intent.
All you needed was a nudge
to knock you two stops forward.
All it takes is a leader
to make you follow the orders.
There's only so many ways
to make it in this situation
and it's a wonder how long
it takes to realise the problem is
YOURSELF
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