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That Fake Smile

May 4, 2013
By NextGen GOLD, Hillsboro, Ohio
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NextGen GOLD, Hillsboro, Ohio
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"Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall into an open sewer and die." - Mel Brooks

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So you found someone.

Good.

I'm glad.

I'm happy for you.

No, really.

Lord knows we weren't working, right?

So good for you.

So what is this feeling..?

I don't even know how to explain it...

But I can tell you -

It sure as hell ain't good.

Why?

I should be happy, right?

You found someone to love!

Someone that isn't me...

Oh my gosh.

What am I saying?!

Of course I'm happy for you!

See this smile?

Sure, it's not real, but hey -

At least it's a smile, right?

© Bianca A., Damascus, MD

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