Pretty Faces and the Shape of Your Heart

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LovinTheStage
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since 2001-06-23

Posts 2
Kentucky

0 posted 2001-07-09 05:36 PM

Today, it was announced that A.J. McLean from the Backstreet Boys checked himself into a treatment center for depression. I'm not a very big fan but this really affected me. Even if you aren't a fan, you should respect his decision to get himself help and to not try to hide it. This piece is a dedication to him.

Putting on the pretty face
And singing the pretty song
Living the pretty pretty life
Lying for so, so long

We all thought you had it all
Money, love and fame
But somehow our ideas and yours
Were so far from the same

You were separated from happiness
By miles of time and space
We all thought you had it all
As you put on that pretty face

Those close to you realized it first
Then you showed the shape of your heart
You admitted you can’t face this alone
That’s when you got your start

A.J., I know the pain you feel
As I hear the pretty song
I’ve lived the pretty pretty life
I’ve lied for so, so long

Although you may feel you’re weak
You are much stronger than I
You took the stand to change your life
While all I can do is cry

All I do is play my part
Keep people in the dark
One day, like you, I may have the strength
To show the true “Shape of my heart”

"All the world's a stage, and the men and women merely players"-W.S.

CwboyAtHeart
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since 2001-04-14

Posts 541
Selah, WA, USA

1 posted 2001-07-09 08:10 PM

Wow, I really liked this one. I am not a fan, but I think that it is a very good decision to get help and to tell people the truth. Great piece, keep posting.

- Cody -

If Pigs Can Fly, So Can I!!!

If someboy laughs at me, does that make me funny or just plain stupid?

Skyfire

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since 2000-12-27

Posts 3381
Riding

2 posted 2001-07-09 10:39 PM

Okay that was weird. Either Ron's software has a new "hidden feature", or someone's screwing with my computer. Anyway, back to the poem. It was a GREAT poem, and I hope that he can be the role model for the thousands (millions?) of people with depression out there. Awesome write!!
Rhonda

"Amy, can you PLEASE come to Spain with us so that we have someone to keep Rhonda calm?" - Mr. Ardiel *insert hysterical laughter from me here*

anonymous albert ?

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since 2001-03-23

Posts 2979

3 posted 2001-07-10 12:11 PM

the thoughts in this one...had truth in it...esp..as many who do "hide" their as you said "shape of their heart"...and the way you told this one persons situation was real...a very nice tribute

[This message has been edited by anonymous albert ? (edited 07-10-2001).]

Heavens Tears

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since 2001-03-15

Posts 677

4 posted 2001-07-10 03:20 PM

Many people do hide their true selves. It is sad that this happened to him, although I had not heard. Great poem.

*Amanda*
I need more time to find the real me...
to fly like the birds... to be set free.

Spice
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since 2001-04-13

Posts 1266
Resting in my cardboard box.

5 posted 2001-07-10 09:34 PM

Ya know, I must say- I'm not a big Backstreet fan...And to be perfectly honest, when I saw the message before the poem I thought this was gonna be one of those sappy fan things... You proved me wrong. *Pops her own hand* Thats what I get for pre-judging I guess.

Anyhow, I really liked this alot. You wrote it VERY well. It flowed wonderfully...And the topic was very real. Wonderful read.

Empty tears
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since 2001-03-12

Posts 64

6 posted 2001-07-11 12:08 PM

Wow. this was really good. I can imagine this has hit home for a lot of people,i guess weve all put on the pretty mask at one time or another.Great poem.

Death is but an escape from loneliness

JBaker515

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since 2001-02-28

Posts 458
Dartmouth College

7 posted 2001-07-11 12:15 PM

this was great, really hit me hard..
hope he does ok

fozzyozzy
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since 2001-03-15

Posts 336
Lessburg Virginia

8 posted 2001-07-11 12:25 PM

Way to see past the glitter in a BSB's life. I liked this poem.

"and Death i think is no paranthesis"-e.e. cummings

Dopey Dope

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Member Patricius

since 2000-08-30

Posts 11132
San Juan, Puerto Rico

9 posted 2001-07-11 04:08 AM

I can strongy say that I dislike BSB VERY much, but when I heard AJ did what he did....I truly felt for him and hope he does better. Just cuz I hate his music doesn't mean I wish harm for him as a person. I understood your general hope and worry in this poem. Nicely done here.

I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust.

I'm in love with my shadow
I admire it daily

Fading Away

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since 2001-03-14

Posts 3131
Lynchburg, Virginia

10 posted 2001-07-15 09:19 PM

That admirable for anyone to do. I didn't know about it until I just read it. That's how much I care about entertainment news.. but it is an impressive action on his part. I wish him the best of luck.
Anyway, wonderful work on the poem. It's very well written.

--Marie

You can’t expect the roses to grow without the weeds.

lil_pwheeler
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since 2001-07-14

Posts 39
here

11 posted 2001-07-15 09:33 PM

Im not exactly a huge fan either. It takes a lot of courage. to go to someone for it. i just hide it

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