A Layer of Illusion - Retry

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I look at a group photo,

Not recognizing myself.

The happy boy chanting a motto,

Is not at all who I am.


I look between the rows of classmates,

Searching for a sense of familiarity.

But this time, I can't help wonder,

If it's really them I see.


No, I guess not.

We all have a painted face and a nametag.

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If this wasn't a redo I would've totally named it "Don't judge a book by its cover," or something of the sort.

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