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Looking in the Mirror

June 10, 2011
By Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Looking in the mirror...

I see my smile is bright,
Held in place by feelings burning strong,
My whole expression is alight:
Thank you, deceptive smile.

My eyes are brilliant and shining
Not filled with tears or down-cast,
That happy glimmer is kept in place:
I owe you one, beguiling eyes.

I am held up lightly, casual and carefree...
Muscles unclenched, tension-free
My body language lies:
I am grateful, loyal physical matter.

The thoughts raging in my head, however
Are stubbornly uncooperative.
Brutally honest, inescapable.
Screw you, inner turmoil.

I let my eyes fill with tears,
Let my smile slip away,
Let my shoulders sag with the unbearable weight.
Thanks, Reality.

I turn from the reflection,
Not yet ready to see how honesty unfolds.
I allow myself to be overwhelmed by true emotions.



Thank you, self.

© Jennifer H., Sparks, NV

The author's comments:
This is just something I wrote to show that... sometimes I feel like I can fool everyone around me except the one I'm trying to persuade the most- myself.
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Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Aug. 8 2011 at 6:10 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thanks so muchl, I will! That is a huggge compliment :)
Angie.Hudak GOLD said...
on Aug. 7 2011 at 1:10 pm
Angie.Hudak GOLD, Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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This is deff the most beautiful piece of writing I've ever read! I completely love it, tagged as my favorite, for sure(: keep up the work, and I'll be sure to keep reading!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 25 2011 at 8:32 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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&quot;If you love life, don&#039;t waste time, for time is what life is<br /> made up of.&quot;<br /> <br /> -- Bruce Lee

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Thank you thank you :)
Hazel-daisy GOLD said...
on Jul. 25 2011 at 7:32 pm
Hazel-daisy GOLD, --, Other
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very relateable, i feel like this...basically everyday, but a good piece! :)
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 12 2011 at 3:54 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Muchas gracias! :)
CieraDesiree GOLD said...
on Jul. 12 2011 at 3:09 pm
CieraDesiree GOLD, Hagerstown, Indiana
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Very good and easy to relate to, I love it!
Alcanno DIAMOND said...
on Jul. 11 2011 at 4:16 pm
Alcanno DIAMOND, Mexia, Texas
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Aw thank you both so much! :) Your comments mean an awful lot to me :)
TheHangingGirl BRONZE said...
on Jul. 9 2011 at 11:43 pm
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I love this! I love the ending the most, and the deceptive smile part. Dude, if i could this would be 87 stars! This should be in the magazine.
thetruthawaits94 SILVER said...
on Jul. 9 2011 at 8:41 pm
thetruthawaits94 SILVER, Duncan, Oklahoma
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This is really creative yet very relateable! i feel your emotion! Good Job! :)