Life



Laugh softly
Be blinding
Desired
Show mortal love
And bold bravado
Contemplate life
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Submitted on May 01, 2011

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Esther Jacks

My name is Esther Jacks. I love to paint, draw and write poetry.Please feel free to comment on any of my poems and view my website: www.EsthersArt.com more…

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  • victordyck3
    SHORT BUT POWERFULLY TRUE
    LikeReply1 year ago

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