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Saranya Prabhakaran

27 August, 2024

From Dawn to Dusk is a silent struggle,

To wake up in the morning and to those sleepless nights.

You want to be alone with your thoughts

But your thoughts themselves are killing you

The revolting darkness inside you,

Is messing with the smile you have put up on the outside

Happiness is something your heart has rented out

And Anxiety is that unwanted guest,

Who, like a parasite, has made a permanent dwelling in your head.

Society is vicious enough to tag these as taboo

Ours is a world where acceptance is in short supply

Listening is a rare skill

Judging is the birthright

They say mend your heart and cure your soul

Dust yourself and have a great life

You are lucky to have food, clothes, and a roof.

Some say it is an attention-seeking tactic

And others say it is a modern trend

The truth is

The ones that do not accept it are the ones in denial

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