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Where is that line?


Thump. Thump. Thump.
Where is that line? 
Have you found it? 

Thump. Thump. Thump. 
Is it worth the frustration?
Will you ignore it?

Thump. Thump. Thump. 
What is forgiveness? 
Do you understand it?

Thump. Thump. Thump.
Why are you compassionate? 
Can you continue to give it? 

Thump. Thump. Thump. 
How much more can you take? 

Your body. Your armor. Your balance? 

Where is that line? 
Have you found it? 
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