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I wanted to be like you, walk like you, talk like you, move like you

I wanted to mimic you, do whatever you do, dress like you, act like you

I wanted to excel like you, grow like you, be strong like you, achieve like you

I wanted to dream big like you, acquire taste like you, basically I wanted to model you

For you were my hero, my image of greatness, my idol of perfection, my hope through my imperfections

You overcame challenges, fears, you were my inspiration, so when I saw you I was thrilled

Thrilled until I realized the horror of what is to come............my idol of perfection made bad choices, now my heart is crushed

I forgot that you were human, I forgot that you had flaws too

I forgot that you were in some ways just like me, but it was hard for me to accept this truth

See I placed you on a pedestal, glorified by dreams and illusions

When I saw you for what you was, it helped me realize my disillusion

Therefore I don't bash you when you fall or make a mistake

We all make foolish decisions, but how easy is it for people to be fake

When all is said and done there really is only this thing that will stand as truth

Are you being my image of perfection, or are you being you?