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What I Tell Myself
Don't exercise
Don't drastically change your size
You don't need more lies
They alone will be your demise

Every second of every day
You're told that being beautiful is okay
But you don't believe what they say
Knowing that only possible betrayal is at play

You must strive for invisibility
And expand your adaptability
As they strip you of your dignity
You know there is no such thing as equality

Wondering why you're supposed to fight
When everything inside you says that isn't right
Kind words fill you with delight
But insults come right up and bite

Tell yourself everything is okay
That you can believe what they say
They could like the you that you portray
Try to remind you that you can stay