dont fake your tears

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sadness isn't beautiful. it's not poetic or romantic or tragic
it's shit
it's not tears down a perfectly made up face
it's used tissues
and blotchy faces and red eyes.
it's hidden plaster wrappers
and shakey hands
under thick jumpers
sadness isn't beautiful
and if it looks it
it isn't real

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