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Achieving Happiness


I have been

slandered

misused

and

unheard

for years.

The ones who surround me

the “chosen ones”

yes

are all products of society

they scream at me to be perfect,

but I desire to be happy

Happiness.

No more

Plastic Smiles because I need

something

And no more lying for quite a while

because I desire nothing

nothing, more than to be happy.

With myself.

With my intelligence.

With my love.

With my trust.

With my ability.

With

My

Life

I have been

slandered

misused

and

unheard

for years.

But I will be happy.

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allistelle

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