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By Damian DeadLove

July 25, 2025

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Late night musing. Possibly a warning? Most likely thinking out loud. Appreciate you. - Damian DeadLove

Reading the room reveals a clue

It takes concentration to observe

Ghosts of the past in the rearview

Another deadman found his nerve

Once inside it’s difficult to leave

Too many loose ends unravel lies

Can’t get dirty and remain naive

Tactical spider still collecting flies

Planting a seed to further doubt

Tread lightly when speaking out

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Willow July 25, 2025 At 5:52 am

I think about the consequences of opening my mouth & weigh them against the burden of saying nothing. If it has the potential to hurt someone, I keep it locked in the Nope folder. There’s a lot of insight in this one. That cautionary note…think before you speak…is never out of date, my friend

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- Damian DeadLove July 25, 2025 At 11:00 pm
  
  Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Willow. So glad you connected with the write my friend. I always try to think before I speak. Sometimes that means biting my tongue, I like to choose the hills I’m willing to die on. Always enjoy your commentary. Appreciate you.
  
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Fia Naturie July 25, 2025 At 3:48 pm

No you can not stay naive. Especially when you already was a part of it.

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- Damian DeadLove July 25, 2025 At 11:04 pm
  
  Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Fia. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Exactly, also can’t play the victim when found at the scene of the crime. Appreciate you.
  
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Crimsin July 25, 2025 At 3:59 pm

hello dearest Damian you are very deep… I’ve picked up on a lot of wisdom in you… the air can help but be heavy with the words… truth is just like that 💕well done…

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- Damian DeadLove July 25, 2025 At 11:12 pm
  
  Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Brenda. So glad you connected with the write my friend. Thank you, that means a lot to me, such a wonderful compliment. It’s really just being true to how my brain is wired. I’m a deep thinker who likes puzzles. lol. Your support has meant a lot as well. Appreciate you.
  
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Tim July 27, 2025 At 11:01 pm

Learning to “read the room” is such a great line, and your last is filled with wisdom. We live and we learn as we go learning from our past mistakes and learning from others.

Great poem.

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- Damian DeadLove July 27, 2025 At 11:45 pm
  
  Thanks so much for reading and your kind words, Tim. So glad you connected with the write my friend. It was a cool line. Wisdom is gained over time, I totally agree. Appreciate you.
  
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