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That would be Joss Whedon
Changing point:
Christmas was coming, Faith was alone
Wandering the streets, nowhere to call home
The Mayor was dead, his plans laid to rest
Buffy stopped the Ascension, won the contest
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Remembering her life, the pain that it held
Being abused, while her mom yelled
No one to care for, or be cared by
Learning early on, it didn't help to cry
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Everyone wanted something, her body or soul
To never be used, became her life's goal
She shut up her feelings, did not show a care
She became the user, of whoever was there
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She used her first Watcher, to get off the street
Then found the Scoobies, and Buffy did meet
They soon shut her out, pushed her away
Left her alone, in a trashy motel to stay
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Her second Watcher taught her, only more deceit
This reinforced, what she learned on the street
Then came the mayor, with a promise and a smile
She was tired of fighting, so gave in for awhile
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On her he too would turn, this she was sure
It's the theme of her life, to be alone and poor
Before he could, he was taken away
Beaten by Buffy, on Graduation day
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She woke from a coma, to find it all done
It took her some time, to find out who won
Angel was healed, he did not die
Everything went wrong, Faith didn't know why
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She used the mayor's gift, to try for a new life
Inside Buffy's body, she felt nothing but strife
She tried to reform, tried to do some good
Buffy beat her again, she knew that she would
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As she looked around, at the souls that were there
It started snowing, small flakes in her hair
A miracle of Christmas, to everyone out
"Why can't I get a break", Faith wanted to shout
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Then from an alley, not far away
There came a small cry, from a kitten stray
Faith went inside, and found the poor cat
It was skinny and cold, on a dumpster it sat
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She gathered it up, in the crook of one arm
She would try this time, to keep it from harm
She took the cat with her, they would both go away
Try to find somewhere else, to start over today
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She would keep the cat safe, as a promise in her mind
Starting a new life, where she could be kind
Forget all the bad things, that were in the past
Try and build a new life, something that would last
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She heads for the train yard, to leave all behind
With her head finally clear, she makes up her mind
With this one small step, Faith will start
To change her life, and open her heart