Paula Glynn Poems

I love my ruby red slippers, she says,
Let the white light guide you,
Towards a peaceful, exotic garden,
And find yourself a solution,
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I don't need that sugar,
But I do need sweetness,
But a sweetness from a pure heart.
I need guidence from a true love,
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Plastic Barbie,
How a little girl learns to be a woman,
Lipstick and powder to paint the face,
War paint the norm,
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Her hair is spun pure gold,
Her pink dress is woven of silk,
Her eyes sparkle with delight,
And the moon shines at the start of the night.
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I have travelled far and wide,
I have seen the world, every conflict,
Every aggression, pride and every side,
I don't know who I agree with,
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I look to the sky:
The sunshine blue sky,
And imagine the rain,
Falling like tears from the clouds,
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I can only see red,
My soul long since dead,
Insects of many forms crawl on me,
Feeding on my fear like cenobites,
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Rip it up, throw it away, start again,
Don't bluff, don't lie, let your anxieties fry.
Be brave, be strong, be fearless,
Talk straight, be straight,
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Blood like rich red wine,
I drink from her veins like the vampire I am,
I taste deep berries and spices as I drink,
Loving the rich taste of her,
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I do love you, I don't deny,
But if you break my heart,
I won't cry and I won't die.
You're not the boss of me,
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