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Smile

Smiles are the most important... right?

By Ashley PrettyPublished 9 years ago • 1 min read

Smile,

or people will know.

Smile,

or people will see.

Smile,

or they'll start to question,

question how this happened to me.

If I stop smiling, they'll start to chase,

adding another reason why I have to run.

Smile,

so no one will question,

question why I've become a sloth,

not being able to stay awake,

not able to run.

Everything is catching up,

my legs have gone still,

they seem to be stuck.

But hey!

At least I still have my smile.

sad poetry

About the Creator

Ashley Pretty

I am a gay teenager who is out and proud.

I am social awkward and I would preferably be reading a book at any point throughout the day.

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    Written by Ashley Pretty