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the self disguised

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Marbellys
Nov 12, 2024
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"I have been following Beth Kempton's #tinyautumnpoem prompts for inspiration. It's a great exercise as the instructions are to write a poem in 10 minutes without editing. I found it challenging at first, however each day it becomes easier and more enjoyable to simply allow the words to flow."
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Inspired by Beth Kemptom’s #tinyatumnpoem prompt.

Dazzle, conceal
a costume worn
tightly
beguiling

Colours hiding
a self afraid
child-like
masking

Snake skin
mottled
soul corrupted
by lying
a person riding a skateboard down some steps
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