Clown

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Why am I born this way?

They're so happy with the fake me.

Still, some of the virus caught up.

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Every end of the day,

I'll rub all mask until gone.

Sure, I know that

I had loved this disguise,

But, is no one searching
  for the real me?

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"Hey, it's all okay. Now please, laugh.."

I'll comfort them,
  not knowing that
    I sacrificed a part of me.

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I must smile brightly.

Pretending life is always perfect.

But, in the end,
  it's just the opposite anyway.

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As I trip while balancing on a ball.

It really was my job,

To fall intentionally and be laughed at.

Because, I'm just a nameless participant.

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