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Telling Eyes

March 9, 2011
By Striker GOLD, Wichita, Kansas
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Striker GOLD, Wichita, Kansas
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Favorite Quote:
"Life is too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who care about you and forget about those who don't."

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Her actions
They hide it
Her eyes
Tell the truth
Two dark circles
Give a glimpse
Of hidden pains
She acts all right
Her eyes tell all
What lies beneath
Only she knows
Closed off
Held back
Maybe forever
Open up
Let me understand
These hidden things
I can relate
Acting as well
My eyes don't lie

© Robin G., North Berwick, ME

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While it is about one person, it applies to many people in my life.
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Lexie96 GOLD said...
on Nov. 4 2011 at 3:42 pm
Lexie96 GOLD, Havana, Illinois
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Now Cinderella don't you go to sleep, it's such a bitter form of refuge, oh don't you know the kingdom's under siege, and everbody needs you. - The Killers

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Well-written with good context... I like it :)

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WhiteKnight said...
on May. 3 2011 at 9:55 pm
This is really good I like it :)