(laftər)
Laughter is something that can be faked;
Something that you do in order to express joy.
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Fake laughter is one of the most heart-wrenching things known to man;
It means you want others to think you're joyful, when you're quite the opposite.
It can be a plea for help even if you don't think you've faked it.
It can be a sign that you want others to be happy, while you are miserable yourself.
When you fake a laugh to get others to enjoy your presence
It can completely demolish your self confidence.
Fake laughter might build new doorways, but it also makes doors.
It closes out anything that may interfere with your gloom.
And you might think, "It's just to get others to like me."
But you push yourself further away from everyone when you force a laugh.
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