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...Smile For the Camera ~

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Smile for the camera... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * But are you smiling inside, inside where the truth * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * The truth of your life, the truth, it can never hide, but * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Why; I know why you cry; but why, do you keep it inside?!? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Why do you hide, this truth of your life, this * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Disguise that your eyes, they can never hide... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Smile, smile for the camera ~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * But let it out, release your pain, free your heart * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This is your day; a brand new start!? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Tell a loved one, tell a friend, tell... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ...As you breathe in the air ~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Breathe, believe, believe, breathe; others as yourself * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Who truly care ~ Smile for the camera, or say your goodbyes * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Because you truly only get, one chance, one chance at this life... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * If I said I love you, if I said you are loved * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Would you still, would you still say goodbye; why!? * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * When there's so much more ~ Hold on, hold on to your life ~ * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Here, come on, smile, “Smile for The Camera” * “Smile * Tis Another for Your Loving Heart * My Sweeet Dear John.” *

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Date: 10/5/2012 5:34:00 AM
Sarah love the passion.....We all need more passion **Cristyna** xoxooxoxx
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Date: 12/11/2011 12:55:00 PM
Yes, I SMILE Sarah- I have a "Smile" too. OXOX Love Anne-Lise
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Date: 10/30/2011 6:46:00 AM
Sarah you are a Master of Words and thank you for everything...;) love always and forever Shannon
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Date: 5/28/2011 9:08:00 PM
Well written and thought provoking write. Thanks for sharing and thank you for your kind comments on my latest. Caroline.
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Date: 5/28/2011 7:20:00 PM
this is sooo sweet((: no wonder, you write so much alike! the ending makes this all the more breathtaking..& so much truth to say! ~Always&Forever Lynette
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Date: 5/23/2011 11:35:00 AM
Many times we smile to hide our true feelings, Sarah. Profound write! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Sarah Seraphin
Date: 5/24/2011 2:57:00 AM
* “Smile * If Your Beauty * Can Imagine Why I Am Smiling * Right Now Then * You'd Smile Too * Beautiful Carolyn * Luv * Sarah” *
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Date: 5/23/2011 9:48:00 PM
~Dear Sarah.. Thank you.. My Love John.. he came and yes.. he told me he Loves me Too.. Smile.. Would you do me a fav.. let my Darling know.. I would give his sweeet desirable heart a kiss' if he unblock me from his Treasure box coms.. do Let him know.. I Love him so.. Smile.. God's Blessing in this Life.. Dreams do come True.. *Star Light
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Date: 5/23/2011 5:59:00 PM
~Dear Sarah.. would you let my Darling John know.. as so tis written.. Because you truly only get, one chance, one chance at this life... ask him if he would come and visit my com.. for I miss him... and Yes I do.. Love him.. *Star Light
Date: 5/23/2011 10:25:00 AM
Sarah you made me smile...Hugs*** :)
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Sarah Seraphin
Date: 5/24/2011 2:50:00 AM
* “Dido * Dear Beautiful Dawn * Alll Night Long. * Luv * Love * LuVe * Sarah” *
Date: 5/23/2011 10:20:00 AM
oh the pretenses of life's real emotions so well-crafted through your superb piece, sarah.. wow,,:) huggs, nette
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Sarah Seraphin
Date: 5/24/2011 2:54:00 AM
* “No * Beautiful Nette * Tis You * Your The Wow. * My Luv to You * Deeeply * Sarah” *

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