Life,

This shallow and empty body
That my soul resides in 
This poor and beaten mind
That my heart cries until it’s blinded
This torn and tattered smile
That I worked so hard to show
Life has taken its toll and 
	I now have decided to let it go…
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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March 10, 2016 at 1:10 AM
Ms. Anonymous A, Enjoyed the way you expressed every line. Please keep writing, hope to see a new one from you again. LOVE LINDA
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March 23, 2011 at 8:15 AM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. enjoyed reading your poetry with it's creative theme..hope your time on Soup will be fun and filled with sharing with luv... our contests are free..check them out and good luck luv..
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