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I'm Tired of Smiling

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DreamAmongStars

Published: Mar 4, 2012

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_{The bruises on your face are always well-hidden with make-up.
The scratches and cuts are always covered.
The smile always plastered on your face (except around me).

I remember what you said that day,
when your words broke my heart.
How long can you wear that mask?

You make me smile
when all I want to do is break down and cry.
But I'm not too good at cheering you up...

Please don't ever let me lose you.
I can't even handle the thought of you
crying on that dirty bathroom floor.

You came to me already damaged.
I hope I light up your world
if only just a bit.

I can't glue all of you back together,
because you're missing several pieces of yourself.
Ah, but you're so beautiful.}

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_{Awkward ending is awkward :I

For the strongest, most beautiful friend I've ever had in my life: Theo. <3

I LOVE YOU!!!

If you're wondering about what it is she said that broke my heart, it was the title. We were at Shreya's party and while we were finishing up our car/bowl, she said to me "I'm tired of smiling."

What's kind of funny (funny strange) is that I'm texting her as I write this... and she doesn't know I'm writing this. *nods*

Thank you for the comment/fave if you do so}

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