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Black Berry
April 24, 2013
While others may call you a flower, I find it more apt to call you a thorn.
The beauty resting in your pores is true but its residency conceals a lie.
Your motions are graceful, but hide impurities.
A toothy smile shines with malicious intent,
your true meanings unseen by those lacking knowledge of your past.
I cannot bring myself to blame,
but I still feel shame
when you prick
and I bleed.
© Susan R., Iselin, NJ
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