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everyday,

he paints flowers into his hair,

he paints smiles over his mother's frowns,

he paints over his younger sister's tears.

with his art,

he hides their pain

and his flowers

hide his secrets

from all those

who dare to look his way.

written; 04.24.16
published; 04.26.16

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