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August 11, 2011
By Sarah1311 DIAMOND, Clackamas, Oregon
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Sarah1311 DIAMOND, Clackamas, Oregon
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Favorite Quote:
"To the world you may not be someone, but to someone you may be the world" and "Never frown because you never know who's fallen in love with your smile" <3

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If I fall,
Will you catch me?
If I cry,
Will you hold me?
If I died would you miss me?

Am I alone?
Is anyone there?
Does anybody out there
even care?

I hide my pain,
I hide the truth,
because I'm afraid to get hurt,
I'm unsure what to do.

My eyes sting and burn
from the tears waiting to pour out,
but I can't let them go,
Can't make a sound.
Others would judge me,
they would see my weakness.

This smile I wear everyday,
once i'm alone
it fades away.
It's fake.
It's a mask.
But no one seems to notice.
Until the mask cracks.

© Gary C., Pequannock, NJ

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Patricia012795 SILVER said...
on Nov. 9 2011 at 8:48 am
Patricia012795 SILVER, Roy, Washington
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Too many to pick!

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You are so talented. Thank you. When my Dad died this is exactly how I felt. I love all your poems.
Sarah1311 DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 13 2011 at 2:11 pm
Sarah1311 DIAMOND, Clackamas, Oregon
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;To the world you may not be someone, but to someone you may be the world&quot; and &quot;Never frown because you never know who&#039;s fallen in love with your smile&quot; &lt;3

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I truly understand your words. And I love your comments. Thank you for all your positvity and opinions:)
savetheplanet PLATINUM said...
on Sep. 1 2011 at 7:41 pm
savetheplanet PLATINUM, Anaheim, California
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It is better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.

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My best friend asked me once, "If I died today, would anyone care enough to say goodbye?"  I told him, "I wouldn't have to say goodbye, I would save you.  I care, even if no one else does.  You have at least one person on this Earth who loves you, cares for you, and would miss you when you're gone."  I really appreciate this poem.