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Maybe, Just maybe

"I'm a shadow of myself"

By Gloria PenelopePublished about a year ago 1 min read
Maybe, Just maybe
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So, I ended up like this.

The life I'm living.

Me, being an introvert and quiet.

Sad and smiling occasionally.

Yet my heart is full of agony.

My heart has wounds,

I feel the pains.

______Could it be that I'm lonely?

______Do I need to see a therapist?

I feel like I'll be betraying myself.

The me that trusts nobody.

Oh noo! I don't know what to do.

Is it because I'm a nobody?

Is it because I don't have what it takes?

Am I under a certain pressure?

I wish I had an answer,

Maybe I could put an end to this for good.

______However,

I'm still unsure if I will. 

Because I feel like

I'm a shadow of myself.

Those who know me well...

~They asked;

______"Why are you always alone?"

______"What happened to your real self?"

~Yet, I pushed them away.

I hate everyone with no reason.

Maybe, just maybe.

I'm a shadow of myself.

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Gloria Penelope

Every creative piece is just me, telling a story. Enjoy!

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  • Emos Sibu Poriei (Kaya)about a year ago

    Sad. My love for you Gloria. You are an amazing woman! 😊❤️

  • This was so relatable. Sending you lots of love and hugs ❤️

  • Komalabout a year ago

    Woaah! This is so sad and amazingly written Gloria✨ Being an introvert I can feel you :) Such a masterpiece

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