Beauty,
a mask to disguise
what can't be said or felt,
a perfect place to hide.
No one wants
to see the imperfections
lying underneath the skin.
They are too shallow.
It's only a status symbol
people like to wear like badges.
Author notes
Though she may be a beauty, it is but one layer of skin."
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A contest entry
- Contest: PIF 10/10/10 (quote inspired) by Noir mariposa...x.
395 points, ended February 12, 2008, 6 entries
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Comments
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Very thoughtful true write! You managed to exress a lot within those few lines. Wonderful poem!
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well never thought of it that way. thanks for sharing.
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Great write this
I thank you for taking up the last spot (yay!) Only thing, people is mispelt in the last line, but other than that, really good.
~*~* Angel *~*~
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