You ask me what is wrong
I answer that I’m fine
But truthfully I’m fading
You drain me of my shine

Although you seem sincere
I don’t want your worry
I’m gonna face it by myself
I’m no longer in a hurry

This has always been the battle
And I have too much at stake
To allow someone like you in 
When you seem so fake

This is to be my journey
I will handle it on my own
Even in the darkness
I have to walk alone

Desperately I’m trying
I hope it’s not too late
No matter what the outcome
I’ll gladly accept my fate

Of all the seeds I’ve planted
Not one of them has grown
My life is still a mystery
So much left unknown

People always tell me
They see my inner glow
Then try to steal my light
And act like they don’t know

So every time you ask me
If I’m doing fine
I’ll smile and say I’m okay
I won’t let you dim my shine

Original Poetry Written By
Eryn Dunbar
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