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Gary Hunter

Unmasking - Aug. 26, 2024

very young  I tried to be loved 

by everyone  thank you life

for scissoring that naivete

into a stiff wind

 

I also wanted to grow up

quickly  adults seemed so

together  smarter  in control

and yes  happier

 

turned out everyone wears a mask

what they pretend to be

covers the face

of who they really are

 

it took a very long time

for me to accept myself

how I fit in and understand

the rules of the social game

 

so now I like to break them

as often as I can

remove my disguise

and reveal my true character

 

I’m a kid looking for a buddy

willing to stop what they’re doing

and throw a few spitballs at life

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