Humor Us

Funny is a crutch that I lean on

a masquerade mask that I put on

to hide from the world

'till my lies are unfurled

and it's clear that it's all just a con.

 

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GertietheGremlin

VT

16 years old

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  • Poetry

    By GertietheGremlin

    Look Closely

    I will not shave my legs

    not because I am against it

    but because being myself feels like my own act

    of rebellion

    I will not quiet down

    let the world hear my pride and excitement

    but I will not shout

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  • Poetry

    By GertietheGremlin

    Eye Wish

    When you get an eyelash in your eye

    a wish will fall in with it

    each one holds memories

    stained with the makeup of your life

    if the memory is tainted

    with trauma, fear, or pain

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