On the run,
in the shadow, a bandit
sneaking, smiling all the while,
deceiving you with guilt and guile.
You, who have a hand in it
by pretending not to know
what you know, distracted by
seduction and shenanigans,
think it's all games and fun
for all save one plus one
and this one we are.
This one we are and
the one plus one solution
is to release the games, be done
with seduction and shenanigans,
stop pretending not to know
what we know. We, who have
a hand in it, by falling into blame
and shame, deceive ourselves,
smiling all the while, sneaking
into shadow, two bandits
on the run.
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This is a book of free verse poetry that addresses the seven main tests in life and offers some sensible solutions to passing those tests with minimal discomfort.