Wilted

sometimes you have to pretend that some things
just didn't happen
you have to smile in front of everyone
as you try to process your thoughts

you tell me that i'm not acting the same
"you're not being you"
i smile and shrug

but this smile isn't like the others
its only there to simply make you believe im okay
because i'm not

i take longer than you to fix
the broken pieces
i can't make up &
laugh & giggle
after one stupid hug

no.

instead
i walk away from you guys
so i can have the time
to smile and
process my thoughts

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