Blinded

Blinded she was 
nothing would open her eyes
 wearing fake smiles
 cursing never heard

 tame her you say 
laugh is all that she knew
 hiding scars so deep inside
 no one could open her eyes
 for only her heart could 
see her light.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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August 17, 2012 at 6:02 AM
I have enjoyed reading your well written poetry this morning Dawn. I hope to be able to read more of your poems soon. Have a wonderful weekend and thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
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August 16, 2012 at 3:22 PM
it's an individual fight and we are never content.
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