~~~Conflicting~Realities~~~

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Everywhere I look , I see it, but. . .

It eludes me with arrogant haste.

I long to be a part of it, to escape

The ignorance around me, but,

I have made my bed. . .

I see culture & class,

Intelligence & ambition

Distinguishing fortunate souls. . .

I hear Jazz & Classical music

& am moved.

I read classics & dream

Of a brighter future. . .

I write poems & hope,

Someone understands me.

I am stifled like a snuffed flame,

But deep inside of me, I still burn.

I can feel it smoldering,

The searing coals of desire.

~~~XXXII~~~

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