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Man is never called beautiful.
But by peeling the bandage,
one illuminates the wound,
that rarely bleeds.

He wanders thru life
with feelings not well cultivated.
Seemingly, in a controlled panic
to make the moment agreeable.

But when he rises from the bubbling pool,
reversible expectations begin to bloom.
Hardy gentleness sprout,
only to swallow heart and soul.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Nicolo Avatar
November 14, 2008 at 8:24 AM
The original question was do you want to be friends? The answere to that is sure. The answere to your second question is 48 years old but don't look a day over 47!
Matheny Avatar
November 14, 2008 at 7:58 AM
Are you going to answer me about how old you are?
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