Trust?

Trust?
a poem
ADEOLA SHEEHY-ADEKALE
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Jan 28
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Photo by Bruce Christianson on UnsplashCould I hand you the keys to my home 
To every locked door
And every secret within?
Could I offer you the knowledge of my past 
The story of every scar
And every aching wound?
Could I reveal myself to you 
Uncover all my layers
And stand naked to your eyes?
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