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In the dark I see you clearly Images your hardly Ever share with the world Why be gentle in the dark When others think you are hardened That your emotions Were extricated at birth Two complete opposites Gentle versus rough Stone faced With signs that if you smile In the daylight Your face might crack I see you smile all the time Behind closed doors Behind the four walls Almost like you are afraid The world might see The gem I have uncovered It is a joy to see you laugh To hear that giggle I reckon it is about time You show the world the gentle side of you
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Date: 8/7/2014 2:17:00 AM
Almost like you are afraid The world might see The gem I have uncovered. you have a very special person in your life
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Date: 8/6/2014 9:30:00 PM
Wilma,, Congratulations!!! :) On having your poem featured this week. Stopping by to say hi, and greet almost every poem, on the Poetry Soup's home page. Enjoy having your poem for all to read. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 8/9/2013 10:45:00 AM
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Date: 7/28/2013 6:09:00 PM
Love Scribe's comment. I do agree. Excellent piece!! :)
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Date: 7/26/2013 12:13:00 AM
I love this elegant title you gave it and the whole message of this. It's so lovely. (Wilma, you should have seen that fiat. It was so hot. too bad the guy wasn't. hahaha)
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Date: 7/25/2013 3:54:00 PM
Exellent write from you here Wilma, I was able To draw comparisons and imagine situations like this and the effects on life's
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Date: 7/25/2013 12:09:00 PM
you made this sway like a breeze forlorn and hidden yet the magic of it all enthralls, wilms.. so lovely!..:) huggs
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Date: 7/25/2013 8:49:00 AM
Wow!!!!!!!! I can't tell you how many times I felt that way excellent poem by a talented poet.
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Date: 7/25/2013 8:40:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful. Knowing the deeper side of a strong & resilient individual. How touching.
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Date: 7/25/2013 8:18:00 AM
Dnt hide in the dark my friend, i can relate to what you mean. sometimes its easier to just hide. I enjoyed your write very much welma. *smiles* Ron
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Date: 7/25/2013 8:07:00 AM
- "The mask" must be removed .... very nice written, Wilma! - Wish you all the best! - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 7/25/2013 7:52:00 AM
This is a tremendous and awesome write my friend! I really enjoyed reading this enlightening poem this morning! What a powerful message you have presented here, such a wonderful piece, Great Work!!
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