A broken heart is something even I cant protect you from. Ive been alone for so long, and believe me, all that does is provide a false sense of security. Being alone doesnt erase the deep yearning that exists in all of us. We are not solitary creatures. You have to love and open your heart. If not, what is it we are trying to save? When it swallows you whole, remember it means youve lived.

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