They’re asking these questions
So many questions
Drive me insane
Must I answer all?

What do I do
If it’s my turn next?
Where do I hide my scars?
Where do I hide my pain?

What about these tasks?
Dare me?
I can’t feel myself
Numb from the fear

The secrets I keep
The things I can’t do
Oh, how will I fare?
In this ‘Truth or Dare’?

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Poem for Marc Gagnon, written in less than 5 minutes, as a dare.