Exposing My Secret

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I have a secret, a small truth that’s mine, 
A special private matter that I’ll now share.
This secret has been my beautiful burden, 
My burden hidden from people’s glare.

Before the secret came to visit, moved in and made itself at home,
I was open and free.
Before this secret formed a committee in my brain, I was in charge, 
No hiding, I was me.

It built a closet in my head, a great hiding place, 
No one’s ever thought to open it wide.
And I’ve managed to create a whole new persona for myself, 
After I’ve deceived and lied.

And now the truth is to be exposed, my secret will leave, 
All shackles off, to be untied.
Hang on, the committee meeting vote just came back, 
Bugger, 5 to 1 against to “Go outside”.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 11/27/2016 8:00:00 PM
You have kept us guessing !!! How cute is this? !!! 5 to 1, you are a secret keeper !!! lol..... PS......I am late in thanking you, Lewis, for my placement in the Good Man Contest !! I was away, but was so pleased when I came back to read the results ! Thank you! :)
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Lewis Raynes
Date: 11/27/2016 8:19:00 PM
Thanks Carrie, ur writes are always good, thanks.
Date: 11/12/2016 12:51:00 AM
Hahaha, 5 to 1 hey! love it. Great to see a fellow Aussie on here too!
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Lewis Raynes
Date: 11/12/2016 3:53:00 PM
Hi rick, thanks, and yep, I can't stand committees at all. Lol. NSW here.
Date: 11/9/2016 2:59:00 PM
Is this like coming out of the closet, being exposed. Either way, I'm dying to know! :)
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Date: 11/12/2016 3:52:00 PM
Its exactly that, with the doubt, or its whatever u think it might be, smiley.
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