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Lying smile


Showing the fake light 

As the darkness spreads

They only see what's in sight

Never the tears on my bed

Never the poison in my veins

All the moments that drive me insane

Only the hope 

Never the hanging rope

That could one day be around my throat

They only believe what they what to believe

Not the pain that they have weaved

 
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