The Face

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  • Friendship

    The Face

    The Face

    of pain
    expresses an element
    of numbness--
    And its lack
    therefore
    is misread
    as rudeness
    by the
    self-absorbed
    who are
    unable to discern
    between
    a pained stare
    and insolence.
    Offense,
    once taken,
    slams the heart
    shut, closing
    any opening
    of friendship
    and love.

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    JadedJezzabel commented on The Face

    07-28-2009

    i've only read 3 of your so far and i am fast becoming a fan....this again had so much said in what was not written as well as what was.

    jademelissa74 commented on The Face

    07-18-2009

    Jaycee, this contains such a powerful metaphor. You have a winning piece here. It manages to reach the reader in a very special way! Great job!

    When power leads man towards arrogance, poetry reminds him of his limitations. When power narrows the area of man's concern, poetry reminds him of the richness and diversity of existence. When power corrupts, poetry cleanses.

    John F. Kennedy (1917-1963) Thirty-fifth President of the USA

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