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Don't you dare tell me I'm beautiful

Until you've seen my scars

That carve my body

And the blood

That pours out of my soul

Don't you dare tell me I'm lovely

Until I completely shut you out

Because I swore to myself

You're just like the rest

And you'll get sick of me

Don't you dare tell me I'm flawless

Until you've seen me break down in tears

I'll show you the darkness

That consumes me

And you'll run away

But if you

Have seen my scars

Bitterness

And darkness

Then perhaps I believe you.