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Rejects fashion, yet remains guiltless.
Her wardrobe’s old-fashioned – unnoticed it goes
But gives her the freedom like no one she knows.

He quits pretending to enjoy his work
Despite the high salary and the perks;
Many have advised him against this view,
But he trusts himself and decides to start anew.

A strained relationship she tried to mend –
Always having to justify and defend –
But ends it now and asserts her will;
She quits pretending to be in love still.

I gaze at the mirror and slowly recognize
Those of my features I cover up with lies:
A concealed smile and many darker spots,
And quit pretending to be what I’m not.

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Quit Pretending

Contributed by ammar on Thursday, 7th July 2011 @ 11:54:03 AM in AEST
Topic: Lifepoems

She quits pretending to like her new dress,
Rejects fashion, yet remains guiltless.
Her wardrobe’s old-fashioned – unnoticed it goes
But gives her the freedom like no one she knows.

He quits pretending to enjoy his work
Despite the high salary and the perks;
Many have advised him against this view,
But he trusts himself and decides to start anew.

A strained relationship she tried to mend –
Always having to justify and defend –
But ends it now and asserts her will;
She quits pretending to be in love still.

I gaze at the mirror and slowly recognize
Those of my features I cover up with lies:
A concealed smile and many darker spots,
And quit pretending to be what I’m not.

Copyright Â© ammar ... [ 2011-07-07 11:54:03]
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Re: Quit Pretending (User Rating: 1 )
by MisfitMe on Thursday, 7th July 2011 @ 12:50:36 PM AEST
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Right On! You know...Every time the social rule is challenged an individual earns their wings...:-)))

Seriously though...The strength of an eloquent & witty assertion like this is very cool in & of itself, not to mention, the creativeness of your format & your sense of flow...I dig it!

Re: Quit Pretending (User Rating: 1 )
by Archie on Thursday, 7th July 2011 @ 01:57:32 PM AEST
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This is a true to life poem and shows that you've put a great deal of thought into it. That is the kind of poetry itry to write. (Although I have not posted in a long while). Keep it up, Archie

Re: Quit Pretending (User Rating: 1 )
by Deidra_Carmichael on Thursday, 7th July 2011 @ 05:27:23 PM AEST
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What a lovely didactic for all to live by. You have covered all the basis for one to live genuinely and unlike those living under the majority rule. I too am like the girl who dresses differently and does the opposite of everyone. Take care and may God bless you,
Deidra

Re: Quit Pretending (User Rating: 1 )
by InfinitePoet on Thursday, 4th August 2011 @ 08:52:15 AM AEST
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Hella Awesome!! Loved it str8 up 2 the point and i identified with it after 2 lines!! Keep writing keep posting and sharing with the rest of us!!
Peace!
"dana"

Re: Quit Pretending (User Rating: 1 )
by FlintHunter on Monday, 5th September 2011 @ 08:11:28 AM AEST
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Dear ammar

This one is incredible -- blew me away -- the whole thing is spectacular and easy-to-read too -- but the ending tore me apart. That's good. Being torn apart has something to do with being vulnerable: but is it enough of a motivation for me to really quit pretending? I wish I could... Well: I'm not pretending when I say I love this poem! --flinthunter

Re: Quit Pretending (User Rating: 1 )
by KHANVICT on Sunday, 16th October 2011 @ 08:15:27 AM AEST
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Ammar, this poem, as with many of your poems are amazing, and teach us to be truthful, and good people. A wonderful write. PEACE
P.S Thank you for reading my poem

Re: Quit Pretending (User Rating: 1 )
by ming on Wednesday, 19th October 2011 @ 11:23:38 AM AEST
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Your simple STRONG message in this poem may inspire many! GREAT READ!

ming

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