Who to believe?

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"You're pretty."
"You're beautiful"
Is what they say.
But I don't believe it,
Any of it.
"You're smart."
"You're perfect."
Is what they say.
But I don't believe it.
Any of it.
"You're cute."
"You're loving."
Is what they say.
But I don't believe it.
Any of it.

"You're ugly."
"You're gross."
Is what they say.
But I believe it.
All of it.
"You're dumb."
"You're stupid."
Is what they say.
But I believe it.
All of it.
"You're nerdy."
"You're loser material."
Is what they say.
But I believe it.
All of it.

"You're you."
"You're different."
Is what I say.
Do I believe it?
"You're awesome."
"You're stunning."
Is what I say.
Do I believe it?

"Do you know who to believe?"
Is what they say.

"No. I don't."
Is what I say.

"Believe in you."
Is what they say.

"Do you believe in me?"
Is what I say.

"Only if you do."
Is what they say.

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