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February 10, 2013
By ejhelmer BRONZE, Fridley, Minnesota
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ejhelmer BRONZE, Fridley, Minnesota
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Oh how strange it is to be anything at all

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It's amazing what some clothes can cover up
Because nice clothes don't reflect a broken home
Scars inside and out behind withering fabric that frays
It keeps you warm on the outside
It keeps your secrets to yourself
Nice clothes don't scream mentally unstable or perverted
The right clothes can cover your insecurities and hide them from others
Many don't seem to check what's underneath
Passing by they just see a glimpse
They'll never know you're story or what's hidden underneath
Because it's amazing what some clothes can cover up

© Anna B., Marblehead, MA

The author's comments:
I wrote this for my friend who I've known for a long time who has to deal with a lot of things she doesn't deserve to. Many people don't realize that although there is a chance they might not be, some people they pass by could be hiding something very deep, maybe even with their clothes, you'll never know their story, or what they've been through.
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ejhelmer BRONZE said...
on Feb. 22 2013 at 8:45 pm
ejhelmer BRONZE, Fridley, Minnesota
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Oh how strange it is to be anything at all

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I'm going to work on editing the poem and may upload and updated verion of it (just letting you know).
ejhelmer BRONZE said...
on Feb. 22 2013 at 8:44 pm
ejhelmer BRONZE, Fridley, Minnesota
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Oh how strange it is to be anything at all

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Thank you <3 and I'll go check it out right now!   
Gracias1996 SILVER said...
on Feb. 17 2013 at 7:54 am
Gracias1996 SILVER, Bradenton, Florida
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. <br /> Lao Tzu

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Sorry,. "All about my love for you"!! 
Gracias1996 SILVER said...
on Feb. 17 2013 at 7:53 am
Gracias1996 SILVER, Bradenton, Florida
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. <br /> Lao Tzu

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Btw, check out mine. It's just before yours. The name is "All about my life for you". Hope you'll like it.
Gracias1996 SILVER said...
on Feb. 17 2013 at 7:43 am
Gracias1996 SILVER, Bradenton, Florida
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Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage. <br /> Lao Tzu

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Reminds me of my friends........miss them a lot.....nice poem though :)