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Nov 12, 2024
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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
Photo by ün LIU on Unsplash

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