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Time to take
center stage
as time zooms by
in this day and age

Trickling down
the paint-starved walls
like many of my
conscience-laden calls

From one to twelve
from twelve to one
wouldn't stop
til all was done

Opened my mouth
my thoughts expressed
pulled out the distress
and put it to rest

Uncovered the memories
revealed the tricks
shared the funny
just for the kicks

These old curtains
were set to close
come morning
a new stage arose

A new performance
from a lesson learned
knowing that living
is a lesson earned.