Underneath
the glossy veneer
of attitude,
the cracks,
wrought
by imposed
self-doubt,
g r o w w i d e r.
The anger,
long hidden
by sadness
and confusion,
g r o w s:
the cancer
infests
yet another
young
s
o
u
l.
- The Ancient Hippie
- Retired from 10 years in the Canadian Navy, and 28 years in the Canadian Diplomatic Service, with postings in Beijing, Mexico City, Sri Lanka, Romania, Abu Dhabi, Guyana, Ireland, Trinidad, and, last but not least, India.
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This feels true, Jim. I don't want it to be, of course, but a lifetime of erosion leads me to say "true".
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