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True Colors
March 8, 2013
Lying through my teeth,
I watch as they whisper secret things,
About me.
And wonder why I'm stuck in this rut
where all the lies have smothered me,
They've covered me.
And the only one who knows me is everyone but me,
because through all these lies,
My true colors
shine
Dully, a steady pulse of a dying light,
tainted
by the pressure of being perfect.
Pulsing
with the need for acceptance,
And the knowledge that it'll
never
come. And finally, that they whisper my condemnation,
Hardly
a secret at all.
© Jessica R., Westchester, IL
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Hey Callie, I'm not really sure. The relationships one always makes me feel better about all of the problems that I don't have by not actually being in relationships. I find the philosophy forum really thought-provoking. Of course, the random and contest ones are lighthearted fun.
StarlitSunrise DIAMOND said...
on Apr. 1 2013 at 7:53 pm
I seriously love everything about this. I wish I could give you something more specific haha, but I don’t know what else to say. The first line really drew me in, and I really like the way you put “hardly” and “a secret at all” on two separate lines.
alex2512 said...
on Mar. 29 2013 at 3:23 pm
WOw, I really loved the raw emotion in this. It felt so honest. It's so good, well done! :)
Sparkle1pops PLATINUM said...
on Mar. 23 2013 at 10:57 am
I don't really know you, but it seems that by reading your profile XD This poem really represents your feeling towards society; or just people in genereal. Very good job on this and I will make sure to keep up with your poetry!
I really like this. I think this totally captures peer pressure, especially today. On an unrelated note, you seem like a really cool person. I don't know much of you, but I've seen you around the forums a lot. So hi, I'm Katia. And from what I've seen, I really like your poetry.
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