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go or stay
stand or run
dream forever or be irrevocably awake
see all in one surreal, aching flash or shut out everything
cast a shadow or illuminate every creeping crevice
follow the path of the sun or become enchanted by the lullaby of the moon
keep quiet or shout, until the words echo back
ringing my ears
tossing off the cloak of despair
healing the blind eye
cleansing the marred heart
awakening the senses
sharpening the mind
preparing the soul
taking the breath
freeing the body
releasing the full force of destiny
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Have I imagined all this, or
Have I just opened the door to reality
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I know what I want to do
So why don’t I ever have the strength to do it
I feel the surge of infinite nature
The essence of a thousand glimmering suns
Racing through my veins
Yet the echo announces
Not yet
Steady yourself
Calm the storm
Lower the candle flame
The night is darker than it seems
Hide yourself behind me
Cloak yourself in the countenance of my wings
Shield yourself beneath my thoughts
Not because I despise your light
Because I want to protect it
Nurture it
Enhance it
Make it untouchable
From the reach of probing fingers
Which seek to extinguish it for always…
Lenise 
An excellent piece of poetry. I think that you have really captured both the sense of duality and insecurity here. Love it!
Duality and insecurity..definitely part of the essence that is *me* ..Thank you for the compliment. I honestly didn’t expect anyone to take the time to read and comment, so I really appreciate you sharing your thoughts.
I’m not one for ‘liking’ things in the hope that someone will ‘like’ what I write. I also try to add a comment when what somebody has written has moved me as I believe that it is a more honest response and, hopefully, any feedback will be beneficial. In for one, enjoy your writing, and am looking forward to reading more!
It is always a pleasure to read your poems!!!! Thanks for that blessing!
Hi Wendell! Thanks so much for your kind words 🙂 Hope you are well! Peace and blessings ~Lenise