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Created on: October 30, 2009 Last Updated: December 20, 2010
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I have many secrets.
Boring human secrets.
Un-earth-shattering secrets.
Secrets you have too.
Not always using a kleenex.
Peeing in the shower.
10-second plus quick dust-off rule.
Didn't see you coming for the elevator fake-out.
Smile while I'm cringing.
Nod while I'm nodding off.
"Sure, I want to be here"
"No, that pie tastes great"
Human little secrets.
And yet so hard to share.
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