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Some Kind of Firefighter

I wanna be someone.

Just... someone who makes a difference,
Someone who matters,
Like the day wouldn't go the same without me.

I don't have to save lives or lead a nation.
I just wanna fight someone's fire.

I want to be the beautiful face
That someone looks into and says,
"Thanks."

I feel like I'm surrounded by replacements
Who could call themselves by my name
And no one would even know.

I wonder if coats will fall off
When my peg is broken.

I wonder about what will grow
In that little patch of grass
When my last petal tumbles down.

And I'm wondering which is worse-
To be out in the world and fail,
Or to hide inside and realize it all goes on without you.

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Written January 18th, 2006

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  • Mnemonic Nate
    April 24, 2006
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    Wicked.

    Dang...this is great. And heavy! Nicely done!