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I do not want to be the center of attention
unless it is my words you’ve come to read…
I cannot bear the weight of human gaze
for very long —
I cannot take the scrutiny that comes
from strict routine and
commonplace decisions…
sometimes I fail to see the freedom others find
in simple choice…
instead I see the web of trash that influences it all…
the undue pressures
and the unwarranted conflict,
the overly harsh judgements,
and the jealous possessiveness
that comes with attachment—
everybody wants your time, your love, your allegiance,
your courtesies…
they all seek to own a little bit of you
in exchange for a spot on the web — the nurturing web,
the supportive web,
the covertly destructive web
of connection
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