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The Art of Being Stoicby Sal Valentino
SASal Valentino

The Art of Being Stoic

1 min read·May 18, 2026·
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"I love my life"

I say as I continue to

do everything I dislike.

"I love my life"

I say as I continue to

cry about my red inked stripes.

"I love my life"

I say as i continue to

play by myself online.

"I love my life"

I say as i continue to

lie about being fine.

"I love my life"

I say as i continue to

be an outcast in every ride.

"I love my life"

I say as i continue to

Cry myself to sleep every night.

My puppeteer strings drags

a smile across my face.

So when someone asks,

"How are ya doin so well, ace?"

I reply with a rehearsed sigh,

"I guess I just love my life."

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Title

The Art of Being Stoic

Published

18 May 2026

Word Count

123

Genre

Drama

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