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Poetry: Secrets

by Madeline Greet

Post secret garden


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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