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Deficient
As any other person, I have many names.
You might know me as deficient, as I can never successfully complete my tasks.
You might call me anxious, as I have those dark voices floating in my brain.
You might call me tainted or unfinished, as I have these scars on my body.
You might call me insane or destroyed, seeing as I have these recurring dreams.
You might call me a failure or displeaser, seeing as I always seem to be against you or never ready to take your side.
You might see me as unfocused or apathetic, seeing as I am constantly dissociating.
That's ok, you can call me as you wish.
Because I see me.
I know myself as a floundering artist.
I like to draw, but the lines are not straight.
I like to sing, but my voice is rough and often discordant.
I like to write but my stories are seen and unfinished or bleak, not worth the time.
I like to play guitar and piano, even though I am unable to read the notes or find a rhythm.
I like to dance, even though my body does not move in a pleasing way.
I like to act, even though I am not convincing.
Yet I convince you I am fine with my laugh.
That's ok.
I enjoy doing these things, the things that make me smile.
Because I know myself as the person who finds passion in art, any art.
I see my failure as an improvement.
My name?
I have already told you.
Oh.
That name.
You may call me Kylee, but anything else is fine, just as long as it's mine.

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