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Can You Speak The Truth


 

Can you speak the truth
When you are afraid 
of what other people think

Can you speak the truth
When you are afraid
of what other people will say

Can you really speak the truth
or have you been taught not to

By Minister Peacefulpoet (word witch) 2/12/18

 

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