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No escape

Powerfully I be
You stand away
far away
having to admire
the statuesque
vision of your most
wondrous dream
encompassing all that your
list requires
  • smart
  • sexy
  • focused
  • proud
  • and black
fighting the images
that your mind seems to
form at the most
inconvenient times
Walk away
turn away
move in silence
ignore, you try
reality is
An angel is in your midst
boldly acknowledging
every notion your
mind can create
You try to find a way
to say, no, no, no more
but the pipe is calling
and I hold the the very
drug you need

Turn to familiar ground
to get your fix
no longer satisfying
the hunger
Once you free your soul
Love Shame away
and move forwards
what your spirit calls
for you to do
Powerfully I still will be
here.
And you no longer
far away
but
near.

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