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Rules of Engagement

Look, smile, breathe, touch, live, love
Watch them closely
Who
     Is
        This
              Person?
Smile
Is it the same person you saw before?

Breathe as you speak
Slowly,
        Softly
      OR
            Fast,
        Hard
  Touch them
   Why?
        Where?
               How?
Slightly lied to
Sugar-coated to keep safe
Distribution easy
                   And warm
Do you understand yet?

Live along, repeat when necessary
Love
     No one
            But
                Yourself
But treat them as you do
    Want them
              Have them
                        Keep them...
                                    Lose them...
                      LIVE

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On Wednesday February 14th, 2007, Sin (1639) writes:

is the fear of getting hurt worth the price of having to be apathetic?..to touch but never really feel or be felt...i have my doubts ~kristy

On Thursday December 14th, 2006, Doc (189) writes:

very defensive, woah big wall, smack in the face brick wall

On Sunday February 26th, 2006, dying angel (1328) writes:

the flow of this is so easy to get lost in. i loved this

On Wednesday December 14th, 2005, TaintedButterfly (1056) writes:

Very interesting and made me think of my life and what things I have lost. Thank you! Good job!

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