Why are you gettIng concerned?
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It's really sTarting to confuse me.
You say I Haven't been acting the same.
And you're worrIed about me.
You're afraid I'm Not feeling alright.
You Keep asking how I've been.
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Look, I appreciate the concern.
It's really sweet.
I'm glad I Mean so much to you.
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But you Don't need to be.
Really, I'm fine.
I know yOu don't believe me.
But I Wish you would relax about it.
I don't waNt to add stress to your life.
If I was feeling sad,
You kNow I'd tell you
I'd never be holdinG it back.
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Never.
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Scratching the Surface (Poems)
PoetryUPDATE: I wrote these when I was 13 and depressed all the time. I'm 18 now, and, fortunately, life's been going well! Unfortunately, these poems are fairly cringe, so read at your own risk. Just some poems that I write when I'm in the poetic mood...
