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it's what's on the inside

May 29, 2013
By Kayleigh Shumsky BRONZE, Orlando, Florida
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lacking
wanting
but not acting
not changing
not doing

the drive
to strive
nope, not there

you see
you plead
to be perfect
as can be

outside,
my mouth
spread wide,
with a simple
smile
all, to hide
how i really
feel inside.

© Maghan D., Athens, AL

The author's comments:
are you willing to put forth the effort, to gain what you want.
meet your own personal expectations.
dont hide behind a smile,
express yourself truthfully.
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