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NAMELESS

NAMELESS My friend, I shall remain nameless Not that I am ashamed of who I am It’s just that you don’t need to know And all those myths and lies can wait It will not be me standing at the gate I can see it all happening from below And for many, their piety is a sham You thought that you were blameless I will be welcoming you at a later date I promise that you’ll see many friends Some might say they did not make it But at least that place will not pretend And you’ll accept it as fair in the end Down there, there’s no need to fake it As almost everybody finally descends And it is after all, a permanent state I realise I’ve been given many names Most meaning I’m the great deceiver Others used in some occult meetings You may not know me when we meet It is my long term victory, not defeat Yet it’s not all about heartless beatings Nor necessary to have been a believer It will be getting used to all the flames

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Date: 11/26/2023 11:03:00 PM
Grand writing. Congratulations!
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Date: 11/15/2023 4:10:00 PM
what an intriguing poem with a powerful and truthful ending!! As I read your poem, I wondered to whom you might be referring until I read the last verse. Ahh, the Great Deceiver...he lives amongst all of us. Enjoyed the read....nicely done, enjoy your evening, Sara
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