Redux
waves of hate
inward and out
years of betrayal
misuse and mishandling
all that is wrong
is not righted
all that has healed
is not pretty
all that is pretty
is a mask we wear
the back side of smiles
hiding the ugly scars
where is the beauty
in you or in me
Originally published 10/27/2018 on I Write Her.
I Write Her 
We all tend to hide the hurt – out of instinct to avoid being seen as weak?
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Fear, insecurities, we all have different reasons. Thanks for reading, Val!
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Sad but true. The two side of lifes coin. Great poem Susi.
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Appreciate it, Stephen! <3 Thank you!
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We are afraid to show our hurts and pain to the world. So well expresses.
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Yes, we are. I guess that’s what makes us human. Thanks, Sadje!
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Very right. You are welcome
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