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An Off Switch for Emotions
June 1, 2013
who taught us
that fake smiles
were okay?
that empty compliments
are the answers,
and that apologies
should only act
as band-aids?
meaningless friendships
are better than none,
and assuring everyone
“ i’m fine ”
is the only way
to be this twisted
form of normal,
we’ve been
trained to believe
is right.
© Roxana R., Tustin, CA
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