What I Behold

A picture of innocence I'm told
when I look in the mirror
that's no what I behold
I see a fake smile
a grin for your benefit
As I struggle to choose my words
I end up blurting out
having diarrhea of the mouth
I laugh it off and kick myself
through silent peals of doubt
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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February 28, 2015 at 12:45 AM
Oooh, part wicked, part brutal honesty, love the silent peals line...I behold someone that likes to stir things up, nice write...
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