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Irreconcilable Differences

Sexual Revolution
11" x 14" acrylic on canvas panel

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The End Game

I can't keep standing here

in suspended animation

trying to pretend

that you see me

when you don't

So I take a breath and
leap into the life I desire
for passion has given me
great wings to fly

And while in the air,
I realize I finally believe
something You never did:

I will make it
without You.

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