Atelphobia
Go put some makeup on;
hide behind your mask.
Put on your smile every morning;
because then they'll never know nor will they ask.
Hear what they think;
but never what they say.
Act positive at all times;
then cry yourself to sleep.
Wake up, ready to repeat;
but today you're fed up.
Walk out the door;
don't go to school.
Feel the harsh wind;
then a tear runs down your cheek.
You never thought it would come to this;
then again, you always think wrong.
Run away, get away;
they'll never miss you.
Go far away;
and never look back.
In the back of the woods;
pull the cold gun out of your bag.
The frosted steal in your hand;
you stand frozen.
You have second thoughts;
but remember all the nasty names.
Put the gun to your heart;
finger on the trigger.
Breathe in and hold it;
pull the trigger.
Fall to the ground;
let yourself bleed.
Red splatters all around;
will disappear soon enough.
The snow starts to cover you;
the red soon turns to white.
You shiver uncontrollably;
try not to breathe because it hurts.
Whisper your last words;
good-bye.
No one heard them;
no one ever heard you.
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