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September 19, 2010
I break free of tears that
I held to myself like a cloak
while trying to place a smile
on my face
that was not mine
feeling the coldness inside
giving a shell
instead of myself
no close embraces
hollow smiles
I break away
my eyes clearing
more strength than before
to see a blue sky
a bright day
© Denise A., Marblehead, MA
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