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Navigating Shadows: Simple Fiction's Reflection on Self-Deception
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I had a thought the other day,
The speaker had a recent contemplation or idea.
And it’s not one I like to say.
The thought is unpleasant or uncomfortable to admit.
But I feel the need to always be
The speaker feels a constant need for company, even from those they wish would leave.
surrounded by people wishing they’d leave.
Desire to be around people who the speaker secretly wishes would depart.
And I know that its contradictory,
The speaker acknowledges a contradiction in their feelings or behavior.
but lately I just can’t get on with me.
Recently, the speaker struggles to connect with themselves.
I think I should follow everyone else,
The speaker thinks they should imitate others.
Because I seem to break down left by myself.
Isolation is seen as an opponent.
Isolation’s my enemy.
Recognition that their way of dealing with things isn't healthy.
I know it’s not a healthy way to be.
The speaker understands that avoiding problems is not beneficial.
It may look like I’m turning things around,
The speaker appears to be making positive changes, but they're just distractions.
but I’m really just distracting myself now.
Avoidance of facing unseen issues when others are around.
I won’t address the problems I can’t see,
Unable to confront problems if surrounded by people.
If everyone is stood in front of me.
(Empty line)
Theres no point talking I won’t comprehend,
The speaker feigns recovery while internally struggling.
I’ll just pretend that I’m on the mend.
(Empty line)
I think I should follow everyone else,
The speaker repeats the notion of mimicking others.
Because I seem to break down left by myself.
Reiteration of isolation being seen as a foe.
Isolation’s my enemy.
Reaffirmation of the unhealthy nature of the speaker's approach.
I know it’s not a healthy way to be.
The speaker recognizes the unhealthy nature of their state of being.
And I know that its not healthy,
The acknowledgment that their behavior isn't conducive to health.
I’ll just let tomorrow break me.
Choosing to let future difficulties impact them negatively.
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