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false strength

April 16, 2012
By mariahisabellevin PLATINUM, Santa Ana, California
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mariahisabellevin PLATINUM, Santa Ana, California
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;Now you see me, now you don&#039;t<br /> Don&#039;t ask me where I&#039;m at<br /> &#039;Cause I&#039;m a million miles away&quot;- Green Day

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Pretending to seem strong
When all I feel is weak
To me it feels so wrong
To ignore life that I seek

Search for a golden key
To unlock the secret door
The truth no one can see
Just bristles at my core

I hope all turns out well
Contrary to how it seems
The image I must sell
Is born of a machine

Discontentment
Insides bubbling and churning
Untamed riots torment me
But I don’t let it show
Its not for them
Or you
To see
Because I must be
Their strength, their false
False strength

© Becca W., Greenbrae, CA

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