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That Smile
September 6, 2009
I know that smile
The one I’ve seen so many times before
Wondering if the world is worthwhile
That says you can’t do this anymore
The ever thinning scarlet veil
Between you and reality
Hiding your gruesome tale
With a false sense of normality
The one that conceals the hurt
That piercing pain of trampled dreams
Crushed, broken, and left in the dirt
As your soul begins to tear at the seams
I know that smile
The one I’ve worn so many times before
Wondering if my world is worthwhile
That says I can’t do this anymore
© Jessica P., Bethel Park, PA
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PrincessSparkleStar BRONZE said...
on Nov. 4 2012 at 8:38 am
This was beautiful!! KEEP IT UP!!! :) Please would you also check out and rate my poem? TeenInk.com/poetry/ballad/article/499252/Take-a-Chance/
Erin M. said...
on Oct. 5 2011 at 3:14 pm
awsome job! realy good work and excellent writing :) love it!
SpringRayyn PLATINUM said...
on Dec. 23 2010 at 10:13 am
ooh very good! I love how the beginning and end are connected like that.
HeavenCooley GOLD said...
on Sep. 18 2009 at 12:21 pm
very good...
