I’m born

I lie naked

Never to be so naked again

Free

Of Cloth

Oath

Administered truths

Possessed fears

False glamour or success

They will come.

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I accept each layer

Gladly and willingly

I am open

I am free to admit my gleeful naivety

I trust

I feel you will respect my trust.

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Accepted wisdom

Figures of worth

Each new rob(p)e placed so delicately

Snug

Warm

Reassuring.

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I look more like them,

Proud and courteous

I shine outward this ordained image.

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Without thought or…