The Art of Pretending

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I’ve mastered the art of wearing masks, 
To hide the truth in simple tasks. 
With every laugh, I build a wall, 
To keep the hurt from feeling small. 

But in the quiet, when I’m alone, 
The truth emerges, the pain is shown. 
The art of pretending takes its toll, 
A heavy price for a shattered soul.

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