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The Pretender
Michelle B. Turner

 
 
The Pretender by Michelle B. Turner

Glacier with a soul
hides behind a mask
of frozen smiles.

The Great Pretender

Taking what he won’t give,
feeding on feelings he
can’t return.
Playing games with rules
only he understands.

Secure
in his ice domain

always alone.

 
 

© 1982 by Michelle B. Turner

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