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August 6, 2013
By writergirly GOLD, Preston, Other
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Favorite Quote:
&quot;You never know how strong you are, until being strong is the only choice you have.&quot;<br /> - Anonymous

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I wear my mask like a shield
So that to no one I shall reveal
Everything I hide inside,
All the things I do despise
About myself.

© Jena S., Cameron, WI

The author's comments:
It's about hiding behind a façade and pretending to be someone you're not.
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