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Depression


Its like water.

Pulling me back

Stopping me

I cant fight the current

It is drowning me

It drowns many

Its every where Hiding

Behind Fake smiles

Fake laughs

Fake I am ok’s

Fake I'm fine’s

It is always there

Pulling

Drowning

It is anxiety

It is fear

It is Depression

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