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FOCUS. Perhaps, I'm just being paranoid But I feel like lately Everyone's looking at me. FOCUS. Not just everybody But all life, everywhere Staring at me, even the leaves. FOCUS. As if I'm constantly Being watched By God Himself, or Santa. FOCUS. Why me? Am I just being paranoid? But I feel like as you read This poem, you're looking at me too. FOCUS. Ahhh, as I stretch to greet the day I feel the Sun looking down at me And when I sleep, a trillion stars see me dreaming from afar. FOCUS. There's just no escaping this feeling. It's like I'm constantly on TV Where the camera roll never stops rolling. FOCUS. All eyes on me. Smile. Say "Cheese" Click.

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Date: 3/17/2025 10:28:00 PM
Fun poem ~
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Date: 3/16/2025 6:07:00 PM
Benjamin, there's quite a difference here from the person you describe who feels trepidation at the attention, and the leaders we have now who would like to suck up all the attention in the room. Can't we find a middle ground? That would really be a good thing! Thanks for this thought-provoking poem. Smiles!!
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Date: 3/15/2025 11:53:00 AM
- Benjamin, a state of strong suspicion... but, I see you behind the screen... :))) -
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Date: 3/13/2025 6:00:00 PM
Nice depiction of an uncomfortable feeling. I feel that way sometime, when in reality, probably nobody is so interested.
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Date: 3/13/2025 2:50:00 PM
You and Tupac. Nice depiction of paranoia. I don't know how celebs do it. Constantly in the public eye. No thanks
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Benjamin Bartley
Date: 3/13/2025 3:01:00 PM
True words but someone's gotta do it. even if it gets them/us killed.

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