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April 20, 2011
By Yummichi GOLD, Houston, Texas
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Yummichi GOLD, Houston, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
"When we make our own misery we sometimes cling to it even when we want so bad to change, because misery is something we know. The misery is comfortable." - Dean Koontz

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Lip gloss, foundation.
Check.
Eyeliner, mascara.
Check.
Eyeshadow, blush.
Check.
Is everything hidden?
No, not yet.
Smile.
Check.
Is everything hidden?
Yes, it is.
Everything is hidden.

The author's comments:
It's kind of confusing at first, but it's not about looks or hiding pimples. It's about hiding things in your life and keeping everything bubbled in. The smile part refers to a fake smile, only seeming happy but hurting on the inside. It's how I used to be.
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ccccrazy SILVER said...
on May. 23 2011 at 6:24 pm
ccccrazy SILVER, Marshfield, Massachusetts
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i totaly get it. i feel the same way
xXsmileXx PLATINUM said...
on May. 21 2011 at 6:31 pm
xXsmileXx PLATINUM, St. Louis, Missouri
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"Your dreams only become intangible when you stop reaching" ~me ;)

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Not confusing at all, i wrote a poem like this before, and it represents perfectly my freshmen year of highschool. i like it, its straightforward but also makes you think. nice job :)