On the Fence Nelda John
She is on the fence
Because nothing is perfect
The outside—too much The inside—too little
The outside—crowded The inside—empty
So she dwells on her fantasies
Because reality disappoints her
Her hobbies—sinful
Her bummers—useful
Her wants—indulgent
Her dislikes—recommended So she stuffs her frustrations inside
Because no one can judge her there
Her inner voice—silenced
Her consciousness—always asleep Her spirit—broken
Her desire to live—shaky So she gets off the fence
Because the inside’s closer to perfection
The vibe—peaceful The peace—vibeful
The vibe—immaculate
The peace—unmatched
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