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50's Face

July 2, 2021
By CrazyCatLady6 GOLD, New Radnor, Other
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"There would be no shadows if the sun were not shining"

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Happy mask,

Smiling lie,

I mean no harm,

 

Never let the curtain drop,

The music falter,

The magic trick end,

 

They like you happy,

Full of sunshine,

Full of empty words,

 

So bleed on the inside,

Silently scream,

Cry dry tears,

 

And if you die,

Who will mourn you,

When they have your happy shell.

© Rajacenna v., Vlaardingen, Netherlands

The author's comments:

This is a tribute how, very, very many women in the past century had to fake a smile. It's also a warning to people who still hide their pain now. Don't hide, otherwise you might lose a little of yourself. Stay safe and live your life how you want! 

 

Luv yall!

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WolfGurl PLATINUM said...
on Oct. 15 2021 at 7:49 pm
WolfGurl PLATINUM, Not A Real Place, Indiana
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Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened. –Anatole France.<br /> <br /> A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself. –Josh Billings<br /> <br /> Men are from Earth, women are from Earth. Deal with it.- George Carlin<br /> <br /> A nation that destroys its soils destroys itself. Forests are the lungs of our land, purifying the air and giving fresh strength to our people. —Franklin D. Roosevelt<br /> <br /> Never lose. Either win, or learn. - Me

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I love how deep & meaningful this is! ❤️❤️
larissacaps145 SILVER said...
on Sep. 3 2021 at 8:21 pm
larissacaps145 SILVER, Kirkland, Washington
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Well written!
CrazyCatLady6 GOLD said...
on Jul. 24 2021 at 7:42 am
CrazyCatLady6 GOLD, New Radnor, Other
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@SparrowSun no problem, it's rlly easy when there's such great content, and so much talent :)))
Lydiaq ELITE said...
on Jul. 22 2021 at 10:19 pm
Lydiaq ELITE, Somonauk, Illinois
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Oh yes...I'm glad to hear someone's honest about the 1950s instead of praising that decade's superficial innocence.
SparrowSun ELITE said...
on Jul. 22 2021 at 11:53 am
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"It Will Be Good." (complicated semi-spiritual emotional story.)<br /> <br /> "Upon his bench the pieces lay<br /> As if an artwork on display<br /> Of gears and hands<br /> And wire-thin bands<br /> That glisten in dim candle play." -Janice T., Clockwork[love that poem, dont know why, im not steampunk]

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hey, thanks for commenting so much. we have a really small task force for it on ti.
Adrika_15 GOLD said...
on Jul. 22 2021 at 9:51 am
Adrika_15 GOLD, Midnapur West, Other
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WOW! Loved this
VeeKitty0614 BRONZE said...
on Jul. 22 2021 at 12:41 am
VeeKitty0614 BRONZE, Taichung, Other
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I love this!
Crazywolfiegirl2 PLATINUM said...
on Jul. 21 2021 at 7:44 am
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There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature—the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter. —Rachel Carson

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This is amazing, well done. (I can't believe I am the first to comment, it's great!) I hope you can write more things on here soon. 😄