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The tighter I curl, the more open I feel,
The looser your grip, the tighter the seal.
The harder I cry, the sadder I seem,
The better I lie, the more truth is seen.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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May 5, 2011 at 12:18 PM
Interesting write. It makes the reader stop and consider the words and their meaning. Paradoxical truths!
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