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The Two Selves of Man

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Man has... One body, And one soul, But two versions of self. One that the world sees clearly; A smiling, all-is-fine mien; A face unmasked. One side of self Brimming with confidence And compassion. The other, hidden From the outside world; Cold, Cynical, Judgmental. A pained face, concealed with lacerated wounds unseen. A face behind the veil of self-doubt and insecurity. A self, a face hidden in the shadows, afraid to turn around and be illuminated by sunshine, but which one is true? Date written: 04/28/2020

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