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The Jump

Behind my eyes lies the fear of feeling inferior so I wear this disguise to make me look like I'm sure of who I am and what I like, I really try to ignore the real me, my real interests don't really matter anymore.. or at least that's what I thought with the perspective I had before, but since I leaped and took this jump "me" and myself are so torn. By myself is where I was; the outside by the shore of an island looking out waiting for a ship to board that would take me to a place where my face could shine more because being seen is the key to help me even out the score.. "Me" doing things that make me seem like I am rich, no longer poor and make me feel so fulfilled and make me look so secure. I really thought this was it, that this mask was the cure to help me fix this emptiness that I feel inside my core. The appeal was so real of this mask that I adored.. but having the mask is having a shell, having a fill is either/or.

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Date: 8/5/2016 6:37:00 AM
I really feel where you coming from to say the least. Love how you're in tune with who you are. I've always worried about what others felt about me when they saw me. Always trying to dress to impress...which I still do...can't help that. But I've learned that I'm here on Earth for a purpose and I need to fulfill it before I leave.
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Date: 8/5/2016 6:38:00 AM
This was a very smooth piece!!!

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