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just enough to release
the pain inside.
I sit inside my closet
cause' it's a nice place to hide.
I dress in clothes
that dare you to break
down the wall, or
just to pretend I don't
exist at all.
I slip so easy from
one character to the next.
Fitting so easily
like a puzzle piece
for you to connect.
I have a mask
for every occasion.
It is only a simple
persuasion
to try and fit in.
Everything I am
is a defense mechanism.
For you are the predator
and I am the prey.
But natural instincts
permit me to get away.
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Defense Mechanisms

Contributed by justme03 on Monday, 14th August 2006 @ 06:58:15 PM in AEST
Topic: oops

I scratch at the surface
just enough to release
the pain inside.
I sit inside my closet
cause' it's a nice place to hide.
I dress in clothes
that dare you to break
down the wall, or
just to pretend I don't
exist at all.
I slip so easy from
one character to the next.
Fitting so easily
like a puzzle piece
for you to connect.
I have a mask
for every occasion.
It is only a simple
persuasion
to try and fit in.
Everything I am
is a defense mechanism.
For you are the predator
and I am the prey.
But natural instincts
permit me to get away.

Copyright © justme03 ... [ 2006-08-14 18:58:15]
(Date/Time posted on site)

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Re: Defense Mechanisms (User Rating: 1 )
by frmpoison2static on Monday, 14th August 2006 @ 07:14:57 PM AEST
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the ending fits the poem nicely..i enjoyed it very much...

Re: Defense Mechanisms (User Rating: 1 )
by Shmokin on Monday, 14th August 2006 @ 08:37:33 PM AEST
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i liked the way this read with an almost resigned acceptance, the mask enableing the sad story to be told with a smile. :-)
nice write

Re: Defense Mechanisms (User Rating: 1 )
by Devils-confused-daugther on Monday, 14th August 2006 @ 10:36:58 PM AEST
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it was gr8! the scratching at the surface reminds me of people cuting their wrist for either pleasure or just to get away from the pain..either way i love the poem.. nice love it keep up the gr8 work. people if you want come look at some of my work...l8ters

Re: Defense Mechanisms (User Rating: 1 )
by GurlyTye on Monday, 14th August 2006 @ 10:39:18 PM AEST
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i liked this... it flowed very nicley.

Re: Defense Mechanisms (User Rating: 1 )
by Channing on Tuesday, 29th August 2006 @ 05:03:25 PM AEST
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Well it's good to see you have not lost your poetic touch! Very good write!

-Channing-

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