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How are you?

February 14, 2014
By SClarke GOLD, Urbandale, Iowa
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How are you?
I am fine, don’t worry about me.
How are you? I’m fine.
I’m standing here,
But I’m not here.
I speak but am not heard.
I don’t matter.
How are you? I’m fine.
I’m tired of lying,
I’m tired of hiding.
I don’t belong,
Just go like everyone does.
How are you? I’m fine.
I’m empty inside,
I’m crying,
But you are blind.
I don’t matter.
How are you? I’m fine.
Can’t you tell I’m lying?
I say I am fine,
But inside I’m dying.

© Lauren S., Reading, Berkshire, UK

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