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Fictitious Smiles and Real Tears

April 22, 2012
By firewithdoves GOLD, HARTFIELD, Virginia
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I know why you hide behind sleeves
I know the pain behind your glazed over eyes
I can tell your real smiles from the fake ones you put on display
You avoid their questions, but Ive got one for you:
Do you really think you’re fooling me?
Wiping away your tears doesn’t help,
I could trace where they ran down your face

© Katya K.

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AnnaX PLATINUM said...
on May. 3 2012 at 8:27 pm
AnnaX PLATINUM, Boston, Massachusetts
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Favorite Quote:
&ldquo;I write only because there is a voice within me that will not be still.&rdquo;

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Hi,

This is a lovely poem. Great work.

Kailey.Nicole GOLD said...
on Apr. 25 2012 at 3:20 pm
Kailey.Nicole GOLD, Bethlehem, Georgia
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&quot;In Love, if Love be Love, if Love be ours, <br /> Faith and Unfaith can never be equal powers&quot; Lord Alfred Tennyson in the poem &#039;All in All&#039;

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Wow, Thats just amazingg .!
xXxXangelXxXx SILVER said...
on Apr. 25 2012 at 12:51 pm
xXxXangelXxXx SILVER, Henderson, Texas
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&ldquo;Accept no one&#039;s definition of your life; define yourself&quot;<br /> &quot; Love and Loyalty Runs Deeper Than Blood!&quot;<br /> &quot;A wise girl kisses, but doesn&#039;t love, listens but doesn&#039;t believe, leaves b4 shes left.&quot;

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u are an exquisite writer, and this poem is really awesome keep up the gud work.

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