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On the outside
January 7, 2015
On the outside she’s happy and smiling,
But on the inside she’s crying and dying.
On the outside her clothes hide it all,
But on the inside her tummy’s got so small.
On the outside they say she looks beautiful,
But on the inside she knows it’s not true.
On the outside she feels revolting,
But on the inside her body’s still holding.
On the outside she wants to feel fine,
But on the inside she cries more each time.
On the outside her life is still living,
But on the inside she’s barely breathing.
On the outside her body looks okay,
But on the inside it rots a little more each day.
On the outside she’s holding on so tight,
But on the inside she gave up last night.
© Narongsukchai T., Sachse, TX
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Nightingale74 PLATINUM said...
on Jan. 29 2015 at 1:08 am
Gosh...this poem was so tragically beautiful and honest. I liked the rhythm and rhyme, but I also thought your voice was so vulnerable and honest...something that's admirable. It takes courage to be completely honest in your writing, especially when you're sharing it with others. And if I may, I want to give you a piece of advice, something that I've learned over the past few months. No matter how bad life may be...it will always get better. Always. It may take a little while, but the rain has to stop eventually right? And when it does, that's when the rainbow comes out :) So just keep your head up and don't give up hope yet :)
Abi-street GOLD said...
on Jan. 13 2015 at 5:22 am
oh and sorry I get my inspiration from personal experiences...
Abi-street GOLD said...
on Jan. 13 2015 at 4:15 am
thank-you for your nice comment, and ill happily take a look at yours :)
Thefanatasticagirlie101 SILVER said...
on Jan. 11 2015 at 12:23 pm
That was very sad!!!! I always wonder where you get the inspiration to write such dark yet enlightening poems? Overall, it was great that you made it have rhythm, and talk about something a lot of girls feel. You should read my poems and comment on them and rate them. If you do, I will rate and comment all of yours
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