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Sunday, July 24, 2011

The Desperate Struggle

my amiability
a false cheerfulness
is in control and
won't be left behind

a hypocrite's fibs
sweet self-assertion
get better, become
more successful

easier to pretend I'm
not feeling what I'm feeling
than attempt the truth
and take the risk

here we are again my friend
gluttons for punishment
it's a hot morning and I think
neither path is appropriate

then you make a move to fight
and I forget to be overwhelmed
awkward or vulnerable
and start shooting


2011

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