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Old Nov 13, 2006, 02:38 AM
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I keep my paint brush with me
Wherever I may go,
In case I need to cover up
So the real me doesn't show.

I'm so afraid to show you me,
Afraid of what you'll do - that
You might laugh or say mean things.
I'm afraid I might lose you.

I'd like to remove all my paint coats
To show you the real, true me,
But I want you to try and understand,
I need you to accept what you see.

So if you'll be patient and close your eyes,
I'll strip off all my coats real slow.
Please understand how much it hurts
To let the real me show.

Now my coats are all stripped off.
I feel naked, bare and cold,
And if you still love me with all that you see,
You are my friend, pure as gold.

I need to save my paint brush, though,
And hold it in my hand,
I want to keep it handy
In case someone doesn't understand.
So please protect me, my dear friend
And thanks for loving me true,

But please let me keep my paint brush with me
Until I love me, too.
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Old Nov 13, 2006, 08:01 AM
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What a beautiful poem! {{{{T2BM}}}}
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Old Nov 13, 2006, 10:31 AM
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Beautiful poem.

Paintbrush~(((((((((( Tryin2bme )))))))))))))) Paintbrush~

I have lots of paint brushes too.
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Old Nov 13, 2006, 10:52 AM
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I think I saw you without the coats, and let me tell you, you are the most lovable person!!!!
~hugs sweetie~
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Old Nov 13, 2006, 11:14 AM
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How beautiful. You don't need your coats, Beth, but I do understand the need to hold the brush.

Hugs,

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Old Nov 13, 2006, 12:13 PM
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Hello I love this poem. Isnt it just truthful in how a lot of people feel. Take care Soidhonia
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Old Nov 13, 2006, 01:13 PM
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good poem, wish you would get rid of the negative atavar, your not stupid
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Old Nov 14, 2006, 07:13 PM
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This is a great poem! Great work!


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Old Nov 17, 2006, 04:50 PM
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It's a great poem!!!
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Old Nov 17, 2006, 05:08 PM
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I've read that before in the creative corner. It was written by cryingchild... Now I'm confused...
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