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Real and Fake


How do you tell the difference between fake and real when you've been fake your whole life. 

 

How many fake smiles can you give to strangers in the halls before it carries an empty meaning 

 

Where is the line between reality and what you want them to believe about you and when does it end. 

 

When does it stop and how do you show your real self if you don't even know who that is. 

 

How many different people can you be, the answer depends on what you go through during  your life. 

 

How many people can you fool with all your deceptions and when will someone call you out on it. 

 

How many friend groups can you have before you find the right one or are you destined to be alone forever. 

 

Why can’t people just like you for you and why can’t they just accept the real you. 

 

Nothing will get better if you don’t make the change. 

 

Be the real you and life will be ok. 

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