Picture Perfect

I drew a smile across her face
Though it was deceiving
Painted her into a lovely place
Me, myself believing
Adorned her dress, exquisite details
All of this for show
Beneath my ink, her life derails
No one will ever know
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Turner Avatar
February 7, 2020 at 3:46 PM
I have worn my share of painted on smiles. I love your work!
Austin Avatar
October 6, 2015 at 11:35 AM
Good stuff. Congrats, daver
Guzzi Avatar
February 28, 2015 at 7:23 PM
So nice to read your verse this evening. Light & Love
Hopper Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 2:04 PM
Thank you! I am glad that you enjoyed it!
Eaton Avatar
February 28, 2015 at 4:19 PM
Enjoyed this Anna something we all do is paint a picture we want all to believe. A 7 from me
Hopper Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 2:05 PM
Thank you! It is nice to know that someone can read my poetry and know the point that I was trying to make!
Petersen Potter Avatar
February 28, 2015 at 2:06 PM
Very nice pen Anna! enjoyed your piece dear friend. A 7 from me! Wishing you a very lovely weekend! In his light! God bless you! Love and hugs! :) xxx D.
Hopper Avatar
February 28, 2015 at 2:14 PM
Thank you very much! May God bless you as well!
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