Persona
I once let down the mask
to show the real me
but it was mocked
So I put it back
and bought a new suit
As time wore on
I tried again
until
one day
the mask slipped
and was left
to gather dust
until someone else came
to pick it up
Thoughts
I have a habit of speaking before thinking. It’s only gotten worse as I’ve aged. I used to think it was a problem, but now it’s ok.
Poems within poems. That’s how we do it.
I don’t remember what was in this drink, but it looks good.
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