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I want to be

 

the work at home voyeur


 

I want to pilfer through your things

while you tell me what they mean


 

I want to hear the inflection in your tone

as you tell me why I picked them and why I should leave them alone


 

and I want to watch the look on your face

as I refuse to replace the refuge I've taken from you


 

in silence

from far away

while you remember the day

you thought you knew me.

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Comments

elPintor

Fri 4th May 2018 00:37

This is a subject that has pervaded my thoughts persistently in bouts over the past two decades. As of the moment, all that I can conclude is that among many other actions we take on behalf of or against one another, "spying" is, at times, only another necessary evil. Though, as any other evil, never to be taken lightly.

As to it being how the world works? I suppose, on a certain level, restricted info is at least one reason why there's such a thing as the deep state--some have virtually unlimited access to what they want and others don't.

All that said, there is no one that is bulletproof. People fret because they don't want to become a casualty. But, the right gun, the right ammo, and steady aim overcomes even the best armor...

Thanks for your response and take good care, all of you. It's been an especially grueling week at work here at home and I'm looking forward to taking a little respite cruising the site.

Rachel

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Stu Buck

Thu 3rd May 2018 14:12

great little piece rachel, soft and yearning with a menacing undercurrent.

elPintor

Tue 1st May 2018 17:06

Truthfully, this is not an experience I would wish on just anyone. Good to hear from you Suki..NA is one of my favorites.

Rachel

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suki spangles

Tue 1st May 2018 01:15

Hi Rachel,

This could be a Radiohead lyric! Nice to hear National Anthem again, haven't heard that in a while.

Have a great week!

Suki

elPintor

Tue 1st May 2018 00:49

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