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As If

May 2, 2017
By Savage14 BRONZE, Delray Beach, Florida
Savage14 BRONZE, Delray Beach, Florida
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Sad, insecure,
Afraid to speak up?
“Act as if,” they say.
Act as if you’re not.

Stand tall when you walk.
Project your voice when you talk
Raise your hand in class
Act as if

Speak your mind.
Be the part. Look the part.
You can do this.
Just act as if.

If you really knew me,
If you could see inside,
You’d find sad and insecure and afraid
Acting as if

Ironic, isn’t it?
The only time I’m not
Acting “as if”?
When I’m with you



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on May. 4 2017 at 9:21 am
WolfWhisperer0911 BRONZE, Austin, Texas
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@Savage14 Amazing job! I am crying right now and my classmates and teacher are looking at me like,"Are you ok?"