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For Immortality

For Immortality 
David J Walker

I’d rather you think that
You think know

Then really know
The real me

Nothing here to see
Or hear
Nor fear 
Nor forswear

I’d rather you think you think 
You care 

It’s easier for me 
to be me
nowhere
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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