Hard Sell

You're unique and you're special,
It's what they all say,
You're an individual, a snowflake,
Beautiful in all your ways,
You try to believe,
The mirror shows true,
You see everyone else,
exactly like you.

You're told you're the best,
even at your worst,
Built up with clever words,
and you're ready to burst.
Stay the course,
this is what you believe,
But these kind words,
Aren't all you need

Build up the wall,
Paint the smile,
You may need more than words,
But they'll never know
You're not you.