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Every Face Is a Book

Don't be mistook Every face is a book That tells of a story The closer you look Around the eyes You can read every line The laughter and heartbreak Wrote out over time A crease in the edge At the turn of the lips Dog-eared smile or frown To later be read It's all there of course In chapter and verse As the title suggests From our best to our worst All in the look Not always understood Telling a story As every face is a book

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018




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Date: 4/12/2018 12:54:00 PM
This is an interesting concept. I hadn't thought of it that way but you are absolutely right. There is a story behind every face. I like this piece!
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Date: 4/5/2018 6:27:00 PM
Hello Mike, every face is a book?! I never thought of it that way. It makes sense to me. Have a nice evening my friend.
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Date: 4/5/2018 9:33:00 AM
A wonderful write Mike; clever and so true!~Che :)
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Date: 4/5/2018 7:53:00 AM
This is wonderful Mike! A fave :) xomo!
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Date: 4/5/2018 7:50:00 AM
This is nice...well written...with good imagery and message too...All the best Mike
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Date: 4/5/2018 7:42:00 AM
Excellent write, enjoyable read, presenting the face objectified as a book, reverse personification. My guess is that you observe people closely in crowds, Mike. Have a great day.
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