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Independence

Alan Cohen

I have no use for all this strength
I should have learned to lie
I would not be formidable
Love would not have to shy

The truth like naked current
Scares everyone away
Must be transformed to bon mots, norms
For them to pet and play

Their eyes are all upon me
Yet they will not come near
I light their ways and warm them
They have a right, and fear

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