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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