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please don't ask if I'm okay


In the depths of my "smile"

I hide a truth untold

Each "I'm fine" a life

A heavy burden to hold. 

"Are you ok?!" that sentance alone threatens tears. 

 

Guilt and sickness flushes over me like a heavy storm

As anxiety takes its form

Its hard to breath now, I'm torn

No come on now swallow it down

don't you dare frown! 

Dammit please just calm the fuck down! 

 

You're fine its true

Other people have it way worse then you!

What a bitch making them worry

Quickly just say sorry... 

Its not their fault you're scared to admit 

You're not okay... 

 

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