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Siege Mentality

Simple neighbour but a potential predator Images of a bad X-ray seen through hospitable beings Every smile is perceived mischievous Growing bad impression on constant good gestures Evolving friendship nurtured by perceptions and preconceived ideas Men in simple clothing but gangs in weary eyes Entry and exit, emotionally been monitored Neighbourhood so fine, painted red in the mind Too trouble sensitive, leading to mental slavery All pressurizing the unnecessary need for an extra guard Living with dilated eyes and muscled limbs In an environment preserved in tranquility Takes the mind to a world of self torture, as it Yields to the unfortunate fear of non-existent enemies.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 5/3/2016 6:46:00 AM
Solid write--great description of the mindset.
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Funom Makama
Date: 5/5/2016 12:15:00 PM
Thank you so much Tom Quigley

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