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myself.

Everyone knew something different 

than the reality.

they knew a student,

they knew the cheerleading captain,

they knew the girl who always smiled.

I know that person, 

in reality.

I know an eating disorder,

I know self harm,

I know pain.

I know

because 

it was me, doing all the thinking.

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New Shoes

Sun 16th Apr 2017 07:49

through this is found your strength

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Raj Ferds

Sun 16th Apr 2017 06:43

You shine like a star in the darkness Maria.
A simple but stunning rendition.

Raj x

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Sun 16th Apr 2017 04:20

beautiful smile often hides deep pain ..... the sufferer knows the truth while others take them at face value.....beautifully expressed!!!!

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