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“You are terrifying, and strange, and beautiful. Something not everyone knows how to love.” quote by Warsan Shire — Download Open image

“You are terrifying, and strange, and beautiful. Something not everyone knows how to love.”

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My alone feels so good, I'll only have you if you're sweeter than my solitude.

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