I wish it was yesterday. [[11/29/09]]

So the fighting begins
The arguments rise
The doors start slamming
Voices are lost from all the screaming
Tears are falling and crashing around our feet

I wish I didn't stay home today
I wish they stayed at my father's
I wish we could all just get along
I wish there wasn't so much fighting
I wish he would stop being a smart ass
I wish he would learn,
But I know none of this would happen
I know,
Because it never does
It's more of a routine we all seem to face

All I have to say is:
I hate today
and

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Mr. Hero

I found this hero today.
They looked right through me,
As though I were invisible.
They never noticed me,
What a smile I had on my face.

I am happy to see you, Mr. Hero,
But you don't see that I'm right here.
You're looking right through me.
You're not seeing that I'm here.

Mr. Hero, I am here to save you,
For you are my hero no longer.
I'm here to take care of you, Mr. Hero,
Not for you to take care of me.

Wake up, Mr. Hero.
I'm here to take your temperature.
I'm here to make sure you're all better.
Mr. Hero, I'm sorry to inform you,

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