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A Letter To My Friends

A Letter To My Friends
 

 

 
When you ask how I am and I say that I'm fine
 

 
I have a confession and it's that I have been lying
 

 
It's easier to lie than to explain my mood
 

 
Easier to turn to other vices like comfort food
 

 
I don't know how to explain the way I've been feeling
 

 
Everyday I wake up wishing I was still dreaming
 

 
Because the dream world is easier, no complications
 

 
Nothing can stop me I have no limitations
 

 
Back in the real world, depression is real
 

 
It makes me withdrawn and incapable of saying how I feel
 

 

 
It eats me up and life becomes a chore
 

 
And sometimes I just don't wanna talk about it anymore
 

 
I don't want to worry you with all of my issues
 

 
So I tend to just confide in my box of tissues
 

 
Your love is not disputed, I know that you care
 

 
You're one call away and will always be there
 

 
But sometimes it's difficult to be so transparent
 

 
Especially when my behaviour becomes so aberrant
 

 

 
So I'm sorry for lying but at least now you know
 

 
That I'm not being difficult it's just hard to show..

My feelings inside and how they're effecting me
 

 
I'm learning to deal with my problems effectively
 

 
Next time you ask how I am, I won't say I'm fine
 

 
Unless it's the truth, I'm done with lying
 

 
I'll tell you the truth if my tears are falling
 

 
And if a bad mood comes on without warning
 

 
I'll give a text if I need an ear
 

 
Or give you a call if I need you here.

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