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Why you should Never be Yourself

I cover my face in bandages I paint curves over my stiches They appear to be smiling to everyone Who stops, to observe me like a burned down Building, bombs blast over my head I remain implanted I remain wounded, too egoistic to ask for help I only give the left over mindfulness I have I let my words cage inside the wind My screams travel faster than my footsteps Everyone gets scared of my body They run off, to plead for somebody To call the ambulance To shift me to a place Where they can lock me So I could be safe So they, could be saved I'm a monster, Among monsters Whose too tired to hide her true skin I'm a mirror Among liars Who are too busy covering their sins...

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