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Why, I'm Flattered MAG

June 18, 2010
By Anonymous

they shirk off compliments
needlessly like clouds
rain their droplets
flattery and envy
swirled with jealousy
hidden behind the refrain(s)
of
“You look great!”
and
“Awesome!”
tainted and accepted
trickling like poison
dripping into
veins of satisfaction.


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beautiful!! i love the word choices you use!!!! :)