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October 17, 2013
By freeperson DIAMOND, Burlington, Vermont
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freeperson DIAMOND, Burlington, Vermont
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"Have you seen the way he looks at you, the way his expression softens and his eyes are like stars...?" - Ara Weston

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Scarred and beautiful
An image to behold
Lines dripping down a face
Made of the finest, purest gold.
Tainted and dead
An image at to shiver
Across that golden face
Runs those scars like a river.

© Emily L., Redmond, OR

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Beauty is often disfigured like scars.
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freeperson DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 26 2013 at 2:17 pm
freeperson DIAMOND, Burlington, Vermont
59 articles 0 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have you seen the way he looks at you, the way his expression softens and his eyes are like stars...?&quot; - Ara Weston

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thank u :)
Pargaran SILVER said...
on Oct. 25 2013 at 11:15 pm
Pargaran SILVER, New Glasgow, Other
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&quot;Be who you are, and say what you feel. Because those who mind don&#039;t matter, and those who matter don&#039;t mind.&quot; <br /> -Dr. Seuss

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I really like this! Gives me an interesting visual.
DawnieRae BRONZE said...
on Oct. 25 2013 at 12:36 pm
DawnieRae BRONZE, Lancaster, Ohio
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your welcome! And thanks :) :) 
freeperson DIAMOND said...
on Oct. 23 2013 at 6:50 pm
freeperson DIAMOND, Burlington, Vermont
59 articles 0 photos 229 comments

Favorite Quote:
&quot;Have you seen the way he looks at you, the way his expression softens and his eyes are like stars...?&quot; - Ara Weston

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You're a good writer too! And thnx for the feedback :)
DawnieRae BRONZE said...
on Oct. 23 2013 at 8:42 am
DawnieRae BRONZE, Lancaster, Ohio
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I like this wonderful poem! I wish i could write like this and the picture goes with it perfectly!