I have tried

I have tried to play the game

to smile, to laugh and do as

everyone else has

 

The trouble is the mask doesn't fit

The smile cracks

The laugh dies

 

I see how it works

But I don't see how.

 

Have you played the game?

Can you tell me how to play?

 

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