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Imposter

We've all felt it...

By Laura ToddPublished 3 years ago 1 min read
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I know I don't belong here

And you do too

I say "you know" "I'm just" "I um" 

I say it by looking away

I feel like I'm the only one 

With nothing worthy to say 

I knew the moment I walked in 

Acting so shy you'll think I'm rude 

Let the festivities begin 

You need me, I'm by the food

Thank you for taking up your time 

Of course you need respect, I'll pay

Soaking in sweat that clings like slime

Ask me how I am OK 

I'll listen at the edges 

I'll smile on the outside 

I'll balance on the ledges

At least they'll say I tried 

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