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Invisible But Still There


The bruises are invisible, but over time they scar. Only I can see them, multiplying everyday. Your words, they hurt, your verbal slaps, leave ringing in my ears. I have myself convinced, I'm as bad as you say. My friends don't know, and I don't want to let them in. I protect myself from everyone, because you said being alive is a sin. You don't know the effects of the things you do. I pray to God that I'll never be like you.
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