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As If
May 2, 2017
Sad, insecure,
Afraid to speak up?
“Act as if,” they say.
Act as if you’re not.
Stand tall when you walk.
Project your voice when you talk
Raise your hand in class
Act as if
Speak your mind.
Be the part. Look the part.
You can do this.
Just act as if.
If you really knew me,
If you could see inside,
You’d find sad and insecure and afraid
Acting as if
Ironic, isn’t it?
The only time I’m not
Acting “as if”?
When I’m with you
© Jennifer H., Bethesda, MD
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