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This is yet another attempt to impress the masses No, I have not taken any classes I will be trying my luck on a fourth book full of poetry Some will describe me While others will describe you Sometimes, even both, that's true So, enjoy my fourth bo...

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Pretending to be happy

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by ElishevaWrites

by ElishevaWrites

I'm pretending to be happy
When, deep inside, I'm not
I'm pretending to be happy
When I've been through a lot

So, when you see me
I might smile
But, in reality
It's been a while

It's been a while
Since I was really elated
And, although you see me smiling
I'm really frustrated

I'm frustrated at myself
For sometimes being me
I'm frustrated at some people
For hurting something they can't see

But, mostly, I'm frustrated at myself
Because I've been hurting others
I'm frustrated deep inside
For being such a bother

In reality, it's true
That I've been hurting you and you and you
But, in "fantasy", I haven't been a bother to anyone
But it's the only thing that I thought rhymed and I wanted to get this poem done

So, you see, I'm very frustrated
You might see me as elated
But I'm not
Because I've been through a lot

It is no excuse
But, because I have been through a lot, I've gained a bruise
And this bruise cannot heal on its own
So, I'm also frustrated that, so far, I've been at it alone