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Kids and Crowns

Controversial.... drowning in a ibyss of sequins and rhinestones accented with patent leather shoes. Forced into perfection with pasty concrete smiles. Tangled webs of lipstick and lollipops, cheers and cheerios. The confusing mix of a glitzy, glamorous grownup world and dimpled grins at war with the tooth fairy. Behind the false lashes coiffed hair, plastic teeth, the true novice soul emerges leaving behind raccoon eyes and powder streaked faces. Encouraging or exploitive? Mastering self expression and confidence, perhaps but what of the confusion that manifests between role-playing and real life? Controversial....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012




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Date: 3/22/2012 8:01:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in Joe's "The Contest Contest" Liz. Love, Carol
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Date: 3/21/2012 8:00:00 AM
Liz congrats on your win..David
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Date: 3/21/2012 2:31:00 AM
A wonderful win congratulations Liz xx
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Date: 3/20/2012 7:27:00 PM
I'm waiting for the verdict. Congrlatulations. Love, Joyce
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Date: 3/13/2012 12:54:00 PM
I like this poem Liz, good work. - oxox love Anne-Lise
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