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The lies I've learned

June 20, 2023
By LotsOfChocolateCherries PLATINUM, Portland, Oregon
LotsOfChocolateCherries PLATINUM, Portland, Oregon
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Favorite Quote:
"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."


Lie #1

Please, don't make a splash

It's better to be ignored

Head down, stay quiet

 

Lie #2

Everyone is fine

Well, everyone except you

Maybe you're just weird...

 

Lie #3

You are all alone

It's a dog-eat-dog world, here

You can trust no one

 

Lie #4

Kindness will cost you

They will stab you in the back

Never let them in

 

Lie #5

You can't help people

You'll never be a hero

You should stop trying

 

Lie #6

Don't ever forgive

Take revenge when possible

But do it swiftly

 

Lie #7

Never take a risk

Only love the lovable

Stay in the shadows

 

Lie #8

You can't recover

If you're drowning, then you'll drown

There's no lifeguard here

 

Lie #9

Always be ruthless

Get on top, no matter what

You just have to win

 

Lie #10

There is no magic

The world is just as it looks

There is no hope


The author's comments:

Please, overcome these lies. They've hurt me and held me back. I don't want anyone else to believe them like I once did. Be yourself, take risks, send kindness to others. You are not alone. There will always be a sunrise.


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on Jul. 4 2023 at 11:37 am
LiteraryMe PLATINUM, Dayton, Ohio
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Favorite Quote:
“The earth has music for those who listen.” —William Shakespeare

well done! powerful and very well written!