Little Promise to myself by Denisse Cotto

I can't
that's it
My heart has been into broken roads and false promises.
I'm tired of believing in them

I need a brake
a long brake
so my wounds can heal
 and my walls can build up again
so no one can have the pleasure of breaking me again.

This time, I'll be ready

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