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I lie to you everyday.

I lie to you everyday.
I lie to strangers.
I lie to friends.
I lie to family.
I lie when I tell you I slept well.
I lie when I smile through my pain.
I lie when I tell that I am good.
I lie when I tell you I am fine.
I lie when I tell you I am not in pain.
I lie when I tell you I am not tired.
I lie when I say nothing at all.
I lie to you because I don’t want to be perceived as weak.
I lie to you because I don’t want your pity.
I lie to you because I don’t want to be a downer.
I lie to you because I don’t want you to worry.
I lie to you because I don’t want you to share my pain.
I lie to you everyday.

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