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Expression


Having to express oneself.

I have found it to be the hardest thing in life.

Why can't I just be alone?
Why has this unforgiving thing become a strife?

Oh well, things will get better...

Biggest lie ever, I will tell you why.

THINGS DO NOT GET BETTER

No, they don't, not unless you try.

Come out of your shell.

No matter how big it is, or how strong it is…

BREAK IT

Get out, you'll do well.

…I may be young, HA

but I have learned a lot.

Through my own experience I say

DO NOT GIVE UP

…because

My whole life I've been hiding.

Not being truthful to the ones who have loved me.

Then I got tired of crying.

So I walked from fear towards the pleasant light gleam.

Change has been my decision.

My whole life, so insecure.

Truth is coming in legion.

My once dark soul will shine and be pure.

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