OVEREXPOSURE
Born into a world
Who knew only fear
The space of birth
Couldn't draw near
Tunnel vision
Guided the eyes
Of the ones who
Would push for LOVE's demise
They saw too much,
Too often, too full
The nervous system
Fought against the pull
Salt is healing
But only in good measure
The burning of rot
Gives flesh, no pleasure
The mind can know
The TRUTH of rejection
But understanding exposure
Gives grace in the lack of affection
LOVE needed darkness
To show forth the LIGHT
Knowing full well
That fear abides in night
It is how it should be
Though compassion cries
Those who live for pleasure
Are the home of rooted lies
...in control
Written by Trudy Schrader on 06-23-2026
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