You are my little charade

I like to dress you in lumpy sweaters

So I look better by comparison.

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I blame you for my lack of motivation

As we skip class

To smoke behind the pottery shed

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Remember that one time

When I got angry?

And I threw you against the wall?

With everyone watching?

It happens a lot.

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But, still,

You are my little charade

And I love you, I do

Because when no one’s looking

I hold you tight.