My Only Way

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No,
It's not the number of times I say "hello";
It's not the way I act when you're around;
It's not what I let you think;
It's not what I show;
It's not what I say;
And it's not how I make you feel.

Because,
It's the number of times I tried but failed to say "hello";
It's how much I wish you were near when I'm alone;
It's the thought I try to hide from you;
It's the emotions I keep to myself;
It's every truth I let nobody hear;
And it's the love I wish I could make you feel.

I am only human,
And pretense is my only way.

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