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Submitted to Contest #20
In times like these, I’m surprised I still hold onto the happiness you left in me. Apparently, you changed me more than I like to give you credit for. That short amount of time was enough. I don’t know how, or what you did. I get another blow to the face, almost like I deserve it. Of course, I probably do. These people don’t understand why I stopped fighting, so they continue on like I’m their punching bag. “Stop smiling. This is disgusting.” One of them spits in my face before the group decides they have had enough. I pull mysel...
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