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You Will Show What You are Capable of

May 1, 2013
By Chaipop BRONZE, Matawan, New Jersey
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Tiara, adorned
mascara, worn
Upon my lashes that day I swore

I'd accomplish the smallest
of small peasant chores

My hands would get dirty
I'd break a nail
Whatever it would take
to prove I'm good as a male

Tiara, adorned
mascara, worn
Upon my lashes
That day I was poor

© Elizabeth H., San Bernardino, CA

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