If I laid before you naked
Bare of all insecurities
Would you accept me
Or would you turn me aside
For the version you desire
That fake and impersonal me
Hidden beneath the mask
Could you handle me truly
With all revealed
Do you want me as I am
For what I am
Or do you just want me to smile
While you pour yourself into me
Make me conform
A mirror image
Of your deformity
Author notes
76 words.
A contest entry
- Naked by AJ Morelli.
2500 points, ended June 3, 29 entries
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Comments
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I really like the opening,
"If I laid before you naked
Bare of all insecurities"
I like the subtle misdirection there...
I think the most naked line in the piece is "Do you want me as I am", i love that
and of course your close is a knock out
a very nice write Ashley
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