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Beneath the Looking Glass

October 27, 2010
By clairexaudrey PLATINUM, Bethel, Connecticut
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clairexaudrey PLATINUM, Bethel, Connecticut
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&quot;The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.&quot;<br /> -Elizabeth Kubler Ross

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Looking in the mirror
I see cuts
I see scars
I see words burned
Into my skin.
I see devilish laughter
I see bruises and tears
I see my life hanging by a thread
And my feet standing on the edge.
I see eyes that are too small
And hair a mess,
I see an ugly face,
A piece of trash.
I see blood
As I'm shaking
Welcoming fear
As I'm breaking.
I see a lifeless girl
And you tell me that it's beautiful.

© Maria B., Boston, MA

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clairexaudrey PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 6 2011 at 3:56 am
clairexaudrey PLATINUM, Bethel, Connecticut
41 articles 3 photos 73 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known suffering, known struggle, known loss, and have found their way out of the depths. These persons have an appreciation, a sensitivity, and an understanding of life that fills them with compassion, gentleness, and a deep loving concern. Beautiful people do not just happen.&quot;<br /> -Elizabeth Kubler Ross

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Thank you.

I am getting a lot better with the help of my friends and my boyfriend. Thank you for your concern, and I send my prayers to you and your recovery(:

hope95 SILVER said...
on Mar. 5 2011 at 11:36 pm
hope95 SILVER, Hamilton, Ohio
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life is hard but death is cruel so put your big girl boots on and deal with it. my life has been harsh but im learning to deal with it one day at a time. life is like a box of chocolates, you never know watchya gonna get:)

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wow i rlly dont kno wat 2 say but this iz good. ive been through cutting n im still not completely ovr itt. i hope things in ur life get better