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The Mask

by mbd11c

Behind this mask I am free

No chains or lies shall hold to me

Judgement shall not recall my name

Nor will I be of other's game. 

You cannot make me fear your hate

Your lies, your pain, your change of taste

I will not be beneath your will

Nor will I ever remain still.

I move like shadows beneath your feet

I live as death and life and cheat

Never will you find my heart

Never can you tear me apart

For I am free here in the dark.

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MVP-Most Valuable Poet
<p>ever heard the expression there is light at the end of the tunnel</p><p>you are free wherever-in the dark or light</p><p>this poem gives the reader the impression that you were at one point imprison within yourself</p><p>this could be the beginning of writing amazign poems</p><p>keep writing</p>

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