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The Pain Within

Liam Flanagan·October 1, 2025

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The Pain Within

written by: Liam Flanagan

You are My Pain
You greet me first thing in the morning
And say goodbye last thing at night
You have taken away my happiness
Robbed me many years of my youth
I hate the way you consume me
Refusing to relinquish me from your all consuming grasp
You dominate all of my thoughts
You resist every step I take
Putting me in handcuffs and throwing away the key
I hope for the pill that will address you by name
You are my pain
You are Within

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BA in English and Philosophy. Teaching Diploma in IT. Ten years experience working in the IT industry. Interest in Sport, Film, Music and Politics. Living in Galway.

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