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Imposter

It's just a fake it til you make it world.

By Audrey LarkinPublished 5 years ago 1 min read
Imposter
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I am both beauty and beast in my tale.

Trapped behind stone walls built by

Curses I put on myself.

Hidden away or locked up

Depends on which you want

Beauty is captive

Beast the collector

Captivated and cultivated

Mirrors shatter an impostors reflection

When what I see isn’t what I know

Bring the curator,

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Beauty doesn’t always fall for beast

Beauty falls for beauty.

The impossible lie that whispers from

The crevices of the beasts cage.

Until neither knows the other

The mirrors long broken

Their truths and lies lay scattered on floors

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About the Creator

Audrey Larkin

I'm a young arts professional who is finally sharing some of the poetry and prose I've written while working through grief and self reflection. Sometimes poetry is the easiest form to translate neurodivergent nuances. Why not use it?

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    Written by Audrey Larkin