A little truth

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i wish they understood,
the stress and emotions that it took 
when they stare and judge
all the time looking only for just that one.
but i wish they understood,
all the troubles that i took 
my armour doesn't look new
my scars and bullet holes freshly new.
but they don't see 
all the arrows embedded in me
the constant PTSD
only want my undying attention 
tearing me in all directions.
i wish they understood 
the smile is only half of me
the lost soul sold everything,
but they don't see
all the pain it took me 
just to stand there in front of them 
hoping only for the end.

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