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Who's Fooling Who?

They say I'm pretty but I don't see it, they say I'm beautiful but I don't recognize it, All I see is the invisible scars that no one knows about, the hunger, the anger, the pain, the tears that fills my eyes uncontrollable, the marks they've left behind... Its there hidden away not visible to the naked eye don't they know beauty comes from within? Don't they know beauty is in the eye of the beholder? can't they see beyond the fake smile… Through the lifeless eyes? why can’t they see the real me? Or don't I know myself? Who's fooling who?

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Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 6/9/2010 1:53:00 AM

A very thought-provoking write, Wilma--it's eerie sometimes of how we can get confused over how others perceive us and of how we really are inside but like you said, it's all in the eyes, they are the windows to our souls--really liked this--I have a poem somewhere along these lines maybe I'll post it sometime...nikko :)

Caroline Cécile Delacroix

Date: 6/8/2010 10:29:00 PM

I think many of us who have gone through pain have learned to hide it, not to attract anyone's pity and yet sometimes we also wish people could see the truth and understand. Then indeed it becomes an excellent question to pose, "Who is fooling who?" Interesting write Wilma, thought provoking. Thank you for sharing and thank you for your kind comments on my latest. Best wishes, Caroline.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/8/2010 7:54:00 PM

This is so sad. I think you must judge yourself harshly. when you learn to love yourself, you will feel as pretty as they say you are! Sorry for your pain. LUv, Andrea

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 6/8/2010 7:46:00 PM

Deep stuff,,, seems like ppl miss judge you..shame on them, enjoyed..p.d.

Skat A

Date: 6/8/2010 9:03:00 AM

STRONG WRITE YOU HAVE HERE, ENJOYED -IRMA

Jod!E Quintero

Date: 6/8/2010 5:48:00 AM

Wow ...this hits me like a ton of bricks. Amazing insight. Thank you for sharing -Jodie Q