Makeup and a Veil

Just beneath the cover i imagine i am safe!
Not having to worry about pain,shame or issues!
Because i'm so engulfed it makes it  so comfortable and so easy to hide!
So convient i don't have to worry about pride because its so safely tucked away!
Don't have to face the fact that while i'm crying and slowly dying!
This false sense of security is just a temporary hiding place where i can put on my 
brave face!
At times i might appear to have it altogether but just beneath the look i'm a "Jacked 
Up Hot Mess"!
As i slowly began to peel away layers  i finally find me!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Dietrich Avatar
March 18, 2011 at 9:05 AM
a jacked up hot mess. So funny, Sharmekia. I enjoyed this unique write. Congrats on the HM.
Devonshire Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 7:57 AM
There is great depth to this write, Sharmekia. Congratulations on your success in the contest. Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
March 17, 2011 at 7:40 AM
Congratulations Sharmekia on your win in the "Maverick Free Verse" contest sponsored by John Moses Freeman. Love, Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Congrats on your HM in the Maverick Free Verse contest luv..an exciting entry luv.. enjoy your special honor...
Freeman Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 6:35 PM
Sharmekia, Congratulations on your success with FM. Agape, Moses
Mehta Avatar
March 16, 2011 at 6:34 PM
Congratultions on this win in the contest of john, Sharmekia
Brown Avatar
March 10, 2011 at 9:47 AM
I would like to welcome you to PoetrySoup Sharmekia. Please keep writing and sharing your poetry. Enter and enjoy some of the contests and I wish you the best in them. Love, Carol
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