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pretty empty

a pantoum poem

By Raine NealPublished about a year ago • 1 min read
pretty empty
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I feel pretty,

even when I feel nothing.

Most of the time

it’s all I have.

Even when I feel nothing,

I put on a smile.

It’s all I have

to give.

I put on a smile

and prepare myself

to give

even when I’m empty.

Prepare myself

most of the time,

even when I’m empty.

I feel pretty.

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Raine Neal

Just trying to make it through the days - writing is a great way to stay distracted and refreshed.

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    Written by Raine Neal