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I stare blankly And without purpose As I try to hide what’s going on inside my mind I think about telling you But decide against it Because I don’t think you’d care So we talk about the weather instead Just another conversation Another day of concealing Random words make random phrases And they all mask the problem I produce a fake smile As you hold this conversation with excitement Thinking it’s the one we’re supposed to be having I wish I could tell you everything So you’d understand how broken I am You deserve an explanation For my dying eyes My Fading smile And my infrequent laughs I don’t even know if you’d care Or if you’ve noticed any of this But in case you have I’m sorry But I’m not okay And I’ll tell you about it soon

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 4/19/2016 11:46:00 PM
Ashley Spinale, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs* SKAT
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Date: 4/17/2016 7:52:00 PM
That's the way to go! Congrats on your first entry and welcome to Poetry Soup, Ashley.
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Date: 4/16/2016 12:51:00 PM
Ashley Spinale, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@
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Date: 4/16/2016 12:49:00 PM
Hi Ashley, Nice first entry. Welcome to poetry soup. Wish u a successful journey ahead........hugs
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Date: 4/16/2016 11:26:00 AM
Being real is difficult.
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