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By Linda Goodman Submitted by amethyst Date: 2002 Jul 01 Comment on this Work [[2002.07.01.13.10.20718]] |
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Venus Exposed Don't stand there looking at me like that. At least give me time To put on one of my masks. There were seven false faces I brought along to this costume ball. Just to be safe. But I seemed to have mislaid them somewhere Independence was stolen one stormy night last year while I watched you follow someone into a room And closed the door behind you. Anger I haven't been able to wear Since the day I hurt you with it. Pride I impulsively tossed out the window When I called to tell you I was sorry. Detachment I guess, is permanently lost Now that your smile, Brings a lump to my throat that I can't swallow. Amusement Disappeared without warning The morning I first knew what your eyes were asking. Frigidity melted forever the moment you touched me. Now, stripped of my protective cloak of poise What will I do to cover my trembling? When all my disguises are gone The only one left is Caution And it almost flew out of my hands just now. When I turned to go, And thought I heard you say, "Please Stay." |