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Paper Tigers

Dearest mystery,

I must tell you this

when you build up walls,

there is so much you miss

 

Dearest mystery,

I've tried it, you see

I blocked off the world

from the monsters in me

 

But oh, loveliest stranger,

you can't fool your heart

and even small paper tigers

will rip you apart

 

Dearest mystery,

Let go of your chains

you'll see when you do

only the best of you remains

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cassidy-claire-johnson
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Nov 23, 2012
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Cassidy Claire Johnson © 2012.

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