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That Fake Smile

December 1, 2011
By ShawnaJ PLATINUM, Bismarck, Arkansas
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If you fail once, it doesn't mean you're going to fail at everything.

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The smile on her face,
Is all they need.
To show she's okay,
And that she's still breathing.
But each day,
She hurts more than ever.
All she wants is out,
And to show that she's better.
She does a great job,
Of making them believe.
She wants to show everything,
Hidden underneath.
It seems every time she tries,
Something goes wrong,
Whatever she does,
She has to play strong.
That smile to her,
Is the only thing that understands,
That all she needs,
Is a helping hand.

© Kate S., Hopkinton, MA

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Creech204 GOLD said...
on Dec. 4 2011 at 1:04 pm
Creech204 GOLD, Middletown, Ohio
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if you dont stand behind the troop then stand in front of them.<br /> <br /> Love those for you never know about tomorrow.

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Thi poem is great. Shows a lot im sure all teens feel this way in a way .
EllieHeart said...
on Dec. 4 2011 at 10:13 am
EllieHeart, Tempe, Arizona
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&quot;Pay no attention to what the critics say; no statue has ever been erected to a critic.&quot;<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> ~Jean Sibelius

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I LOVE IT!!! I feel like it's written from the heart