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Simple Salad

Making a salad for dinner Thoughts in rhythm while I slice And dice… Take off your clothes reveal yourself “know” one “knows” Little one we are all alone The secret builds inside lost Anger confusion why I’m not special enough inside Please help me try Mom Dad do you love me? Why am I alone please hug me I’ve grown now so much I’ve learned never touch My truth is such Forever now is my yearning to feel My innocence was stolen my soul can I heal Who am I now that was cast As clay a skin to peel on the wheel Around around folding Into this completed salad bowl I’m now holding

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