A Helping Hand

For many years now,
alongside me,
a presence
has accompanied.

It is that helping hand,
that saved me,
from your wrong opinions,
your self-delusions,
and the lies you tell yourself.

Latterly,
it has been attending my own
mistaken assumption,
and foolish humbug.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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