Reciprocity For Friend Thad Poem by ivor or ivor.e hogg

My image as a macho man.
Depends on leathers and tattoos
but if you choose to you can
see below the surface view.

The image you choose to project.
Serves the same purpose to protect,
the inner you from public view
You only show what you choose.

We all select a mask to wear
because we simply do not dare,
Display our insecurity
for each and everyone to see,

It’s not an easy thing to do.
But I can learn to remove the mask
when you have proved I can trust you
and answer all you care to ask.

But dare you do the same for me
and show you trust me equally.
Because my friend until you do
I cannot place my trust in you.

8-Aug-08

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