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Misconception

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Written by Barbie Dorrough

Thursday, 17 January 2008

Don’t talk to me as if you know me You hover around the periphery not daring to come close You speak of me like a goddess or angel So sinless and so pure But if you were to be so bold And risk close association You could see that I am neither of those Insidious misconception Inside my inner sanctum I am no more angelic than you No less fierce No less tainted It is convenient for you to idolize To believe me better than I am It satisfies your need Fulfills your expectation But I have no desire to pacify you Nor to provide you with a facade Instead I bide my time Daring you to approach Taunting you with revelation Amused by your fanciful notions I know something you have not accepted Because I’m aware of who I am Just beyond your willingness to see Someone far more intriguing lies beneath Copyright 2008 Barbie Dorrough Keyword: Report this story | Add to Favorites | Send to Friends | Author's Profile No Comments posted Comments (2) Posted by r.e.potter 2008-01-19 12:09:56 .... not sure how to rate poems since im not a real poem guy...but I think I like this. + Report this comment Posted by tarhead 2008-01-19 23:20:53 liked it! "i fear you're in love with a picture of me" first adoration then revelation then realization then reconfiguration write on! + Report this comment Post a comment Post a comment

 

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