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Guardurthoughts
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0 posted 2002-01-26 07:34 PM



I have not been truly honest with you
I have lied from the start
I am not who I appear to be
I put on my mask and hide the real me
You have fallen in love
I have fallen in love
We have fallen in love
But I’m not so sure if
You have fallen in love with the mask or me
It is my fault you do not know me
It is my fault you do not know my past
It is my fault for putting on this mask
If I show you the real, me will you love me still
Will you love me still if you found out?
What I have done if you find out what has
Been done to me? Will you still love me if you
Really truly meet the real me
I love you and I always will
You are the one for me
I do not want anyone else so please
Accept me, love me, cherish me, and hold me
With my mask off please do it for the real me

~~~Gaurdurthoughts~~~
"the best and most beautiful things cannot be seen,or even touched. they must be felt with the heart"

© Copyright 2002 Erica Grover - All Rights Reserved
Irish Rose
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1 posted 2002-01-26 07:45 PM


Erica, this is a strking piece of writing.  Oh, on the surface it may not appear that way but reading it over and thinking about it, it is very stark.  I say that because there are those who fall in love with a persona, and really when you get right down to it, loving someone for exactly the way they are, no disguises is really the only love that IS love. This poem states that clearly.  It's an honest piece, whether it's real or not, I won't ask, doesn't matter you know, the message is an honest one and I wonder how many people could confess to doing just what it says.

Kathleen--(Kay)
A true friend does not love you for who you are, but in spite of who you are." -- Caroline Tran

Mistletoe Angel
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2 posted 2002-01-27 12:03 PM




(sigh) Soooooooo beautiful, sweet Erica, I too pray that eternal love fills your heart and you will love him forever and ever! (kiss on cheek) We all love you so much, sweet friend, this is fabulous! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Erica, thank you for sharing!



May love and light always shine upon you!

Love,
Noah Eaton

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3 posted 2002-01-27 12:18 PM


These are very honest and open feelings...
Kinda like having talked on the phone
several times...only the voice felt..

and then...the date..the first real meeting.
and the anxiety that goes with it...Trying
to be ourself while not sure if ourself is
enough....I have been there...

Great job of getting this down on paper
and expressing your feelings...

ecrivan
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my own state
4 posted 2002-01-27 12:51 PM


I hope that there will be acceptance their and the love will keep. Nice write
Zinsser
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since 2001-02-27
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Calif.
5 posted 2002-01-27 08:28 PM


Very Very real to life writing....
  Thank You

Kethry
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Victoria Australia
6 posted 2002-01-27 09:15 PM


Very real writing, and for any of us... is it the mask?
write on
Kethry

Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind.  Unknown



ThUnDeRkYsS
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since 1999-09-23
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Wisconsin
7 posted 2002-01-27 10:44 PM


Very touching and heartfelt piece here, have dealt with situations like this and know the anxiety that can go along with it.  Be honest to yourself and everything will be fine.

Strive for higher levels, if they seem out of reach... Grow, and they will get closer.



Little_White_Flowers
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8 posted 2002-01-27 11:33 PM


This is such a heartfelt poem very realistic not many people would put that out like that im supprised that you did.You did a wonderful job writing this poem.
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