Back In Those Days

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Back in those days.

I used to be cheerful and smile.

Be truly alive and hope for the best.

Nothing pushing my buttons.

Over and over again.

Until I just want to explode.

Think "next time".

Believing anything is possible.

If I just try.

Not anymore.

Those days are gone.

And I stay where I am confused and a mess.

I still smile and thrive.

Or at least I try.

But it's a mask to hide my sorrow that I want to hide.

I no longer dream.

Not when I know I'm a failure.

A pain in the butt and a spoiled brat.

When I be myself.

It seems no one sees me as good.

Only annoying and a bundle of trouble.

Gossip and rumour fly.

My success goes down.

Along with my hope and motivation.

I look around.

Everything is passing by me.

Ignoring my presence, leaving me damaged.

No guidance and any good surprise.

I walk on to wherever I think is right.

But I know I will never be what I was, not like back in those days. 

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