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memories reflected

Underneath my skin  
There's a soul that none can see.  
A little less smiley,  
A little less sure  
Sometimes struggling
Sometimes desiring  
Underneath my outside smile  
A hidden frown  
My granite face  
Belies contorted  
Extinguished flames  
Tarnished dreams  
Insatible essence  
Bereft of desire  
Stored in a tin box  
Memories reflected  
In the dusty  
Attic mirror  
Draped with cobwebs  
For another time
Written by elsiesan
Published
Author's Note
This poem was co-written with a good friend of mine. He created the first seven lines, then I added mine. (He is not on this site, but writes for himself.)
All writing remains the property of the author. Don't use it for any purpose without their permission.
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