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Beneath the Folds

Beneath the folds within the brains Of some of us exist remains Of early traumas, tucked away And if we’re lucky, there they’ll stay. Yet if we aren’t, they’ll sneak through And possibly provide a clue To why some triggers make us snap As if we’ve stumbled on a trap. That knowledge, though, won’t be enough To call that bottled genie’s bluff For once he’s gone, it’s time to deal With what his breakout does reveal.

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Date: 2/25/2024 9:21:00 PM
A different poem that says many things. Perhaps therapy can be a trap because it tells things we don't want to know. I think a lot relies on the genie. I liked this poem. I'll think about it for a long time.
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Date: 2/25/2024 1:58:00 PM
What a deep poem with a melodic rhyme to contrast! Well done!
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