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This morning I woke up

Anonymous's picture
Submitted by Anonymous on May 13, 2008 - 13:02.

and said to my mother,
"I think I have a fever"
even when I didn't and
said "I'm lightheaded
and tired" even
when I wasn't.

I got out of the
shower and said,
"Mom, I'm still
freezing"

because I was.

And I said, "Mom,
I really don't feel
well..."

and I didn't.

I needed a
mental health day.

Occasionally I wonder if
I really just need
the mental health.

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