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My Mask

September 9, 2011
By livfortomauro SILVER, Warsaw, Indiana
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Favorite Quote:
"A pretty face doesn't always mean a pretty heart"- Robert Palmer

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In the morning I put on my mask
I look so brave
But I'm just scared
I regret few
But never you
Your smile captured my heart
Your laugh gave me life
Although I was nine
You've always been mine
So I'll put on my mask and smile
And hope you will stay for awhile

© Heather W., No., Brunswick, NJ

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