Small Talk

I nod my head and smile again
The burning creases brand my skin
A scar I will forever wear
There's nothing left to talk about
Pretend to hear; pretend to care
I fear my words have all run out.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Andresen Avatar
November 7, 2012 at 3:00 PM
Like it - well done Mali - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Trott Avatar
October 20, 2012 at 9:50 PM
Small talk was such a good title for this
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