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The Ugly Truth

I’ll let the pillows style my hair And my morning breath won’t be fair If you don’t want me then I don’t care I’m in a haunting mood of truth beware I can be who I am within my head The thoughts I have like spam bleeding red Of me trying so hard to be perfect When no one is it’s not even worth it I’m a girly girl at my best heart Painting my nails dressing myself so sharp Wearing my heart on my sleeve like art Playing the tease using light and dark But there are days I must be fire Slaying a dragon and lifting higher Than worldly things and carnal desire To be the heroine that I inspire This Venus mars thing of women and men Seem like a game I’m not even in Seems such a shame while he smiles My brain’s wondering will he stick around

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Date: 2/22/2024 7:19:00 PM
Love the feistiness, Karen. You are All-Woman. ~ Gershon
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/22/2024 7:23:00 PM
Thanks! Hugs dear Gershon!
Date: 2/22/2024 2:55:00 PM
oh Karen ! You could have been talking about me ! Every line I relate to. From the pillows styling my hair, to the days I must be fire, to the game I am not even in !! I adore this poem, I want to print it out and hang it above my computer for everyone to read. I wish I had written it. A FAVE for sure . ITS MAGIC !!
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/22/2024 4:15:00 PM
Speaks Volumes I am honored you FAV and happy you relate! You are so kind thank you!
Date: 2/22/2024 2:39:00 PM
sounds like a rocky start to the day . I agree, it's tough to try to keep one's self perfect. Liked the last line and question.
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Karen Jones
Date: 2/22/2024 4:12:00 PM
Thanks Sara!

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