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November 25, 2013
By EscapingfromReality GOLD, Syracuse, New York
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The make up hides the bruises.
Her smile hides her pain.
She swears she's gonna leave him, but the next days always the same.

© Amy D., Troy, OH

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No excuse for abuse. Enjoy. :)
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EscapingfromReality GOLD said...
on Dec. 3 2013 at 8:46 am
EscapingfromReality GOLD, Syracuse, New York
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Keep you're chin up. Things willl get better. <3
EscapingfromReality GOLD said...
on Dec. 3 2013 at 8:45 am
EscapingfromReality GOLD, Syracuse, New York
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Couldnt have said it better myself.
Chala SILVER said...
on Dec. 2 2013 at 10:46 pm
Chala SILVER, Sonora, California
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&quot;So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.&quot;-The Great Gatsby<br /> &quot;All the world&#039;s a stage.&quot;-Hamlet

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Picasso always said that "Art is a form of lying in order to tell the truth." So whether that poem is true or not, I could never make fun of it, because I know that there is always some element of truth behind it.
Dr.FeelGood GOLD said...
on Dec. 2 2013 at 11:40 am
Dr.FeelGood GOLD, Allemen, Iowa
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just be happy because no one else is
EscapingfromReality GOLD said...
on Dec. 1 2013 at 12:41 pm
EscapingfromReality GOLD, Syracuse, New York
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And I think thoose people are writters. Were arnt afraid of what people think, we care, but arnt afraid. More people need to open up and say somehing about whats wrong in this world. I'm just taking the first step. :)
LostInThoughts BRONZE said...
on Nov. 28 2013 at 6:41 pm
LostInThoughts BRONZE, Heath Springs, South Carolina
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&quot;People haven&#039;t always been there for me, but music always has!!&quot; -Taylor Swift

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Welcome. We need more people in this crazy world to say what is right and what is wrong. You did are great job of saying "There is no excuse for abuse!" Amazing!!
EscapingfromReality GOLD said...
on Nov. 28 2013 at 10:04 am
EscapingfromReality GOLD, Syracuse, New York
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Thank you, and will do. :)
EscapingfromReality GOLD said...
on Nov. 28 2013 at 10:03 am
EscapingfromReality GOLD, Syracuse, New York
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I wish there was something I could do. :/ I want to help if I can.
EscapingfromReality GOLD said...
on Nov. 28 2013 at 10:02 am
EscapingfromReality GOLD, Syracuse, New York
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Thank you very much. :) I try. Lol.
EscapingfromReality GOLD said...
on Nov. 28 2013 at 10:01 am
EscapingfromReality GOLD, Syracuse, New York
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Thank you.  :)
Chala SILVER said...
on Nov. 27 2013 at 11:45 pm
Chala SILVER, Sonora, California
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&quot;So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.&quot;-The Great Gatsby<br /> &quot;All the world&#039;s a stage.&quot;-Hamlet

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Short and  not-so-sweet
LostInThoughts BRONZE said...
on Nov. 27 2013 at 3:42 pm
LostInThoughts BRONZE, Heath Springs, South Carolina
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Amazing. I'm sure you really got your point across. Great Job!! :)
BenatarFreeborn PLATINUM said...
on Nov. 26 2013 at 2:11 pm
BenatarFreeborn PLATINUM, Lexington, North Carolina
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I seriously LOVED this. Keep up the good work.
Dr.FeelGood GOLD said...
on Nov. 26 2013 at 10:31 am
Dr.FeelGood GOLD, Allemen, Iowa
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it really sucks when one of these poems hits home :( good job though