Tears

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I don't want to cry, that would be selfish,
There are starving children in Africa, so I shouldn't cry for me.
I don't want to cry, I don't want to mar my name with weakness.
I don't want to be see as a pushover.
If I cry in front of you,
I trust you.
I I say I'm fine I'm not,
And if I walk away I promise I'll come back,
Maybe.

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