Safer

Because of the looks they give me when they know the truth.

Because of the words they say when they think I'm not listening.

Because maybe if I tell enough lies, they will accept me.

Maybe I can be normal too.

"No, I'm not different."

"Yes, I am like you."

All these false words just so I can feel like I belong.

I lie because it is safer than the truth.

The truth that I am not normal.

I am not like them.

I am different.