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The Man I Know

April 27, 2017
By CrazyNinjaGirl SILVER, Unknown, California
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Im not crazy i just have a twisted imagination<br /> <br /> we&#039;re all mad here - the Cheshire Cat

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When I look at you
I don’t see the broken man
you think you are
I see a won war and battle scars
When I look at you
I don’t see the shame
hidden in your eyes
I see truth and forgotten lies
When I look at you
I don’t see you cheating
at your own game
I see the rules aren’t the same
When I look at you
I don’t see the man
you have shown
I see the man i’ve always known

© Ariel L., New York, NY

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StArFish504 SILVER said...
on Sep. 9 2017 at 2:00 pm
StArFish504 SILVER, Taylor, Texas
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I love this piece! It's short, simple, and really hits home. It speaks truth, and screams forgiveness and love. Keep up the good work.