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The Real Me

August 2, 2012
By Jen-Is-Imperfection BRONZE, Chicago, Illinois
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Jen-Is-Imperfection BRONZE, Chicago, Illinois
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"Being happy doesn't mean that everything is perfect, it means that you have decided to look beyond the imperfections"

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Do you know me?
Do you know what’s true?
Do you know about. . . the things I do?

Do you know about the tears I cried?
Do you know about the things I hide?

And if you did know, what would you say?
Would you worry or would you run away?
Well I can’t run, because these issues are mine
So instead I’ll tell everyone “I’m fine”

But I’ll always wonder…
Will you ever see…
That person who is…The Real Me

© Jeanette M., Phoenix, AZ

The author's comments:
When I was writing this piece, a certain scenario was in my mind about what it meant. . .but I am not going to tell you all my thoughts just yet. I think poetry is meant to be interpreted individually. So maybe you'll think of something that I would have never thought of and maybe you'll like your interpretation better than mine. So please comment your thoughts on the meaning, I'd love to see everyone else's view :)
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PrincessClaire BRONZE said...
on Aug. 13 2012 at 10:44 pm
PrincessClaire BRONZE, Fayetteville, North Carolina
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That's amazing Jen!!! I didn't know you were such a good writer and poet. <3