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Head (Not) Held High

September 27, 2012
By PoisonMind PLATINUM, Vallejo, California
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"There is no sight for those who won't let themselves see."

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I don't wipe my tears
I'm afraid someone will notice
I wear them like a battle scar
I wear them like blood stains
I hold my head level
I never drop my chin
I never look down, always straight ahead



Yeah, right.
I wish.

© Gabriela W., Acton, MA

The author's comments:
Please don't lie to people about what you are going through. It helps neither party out.
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