Exceptional a poem One Smiling Word by Jesse James Doty

I searched for one smiling word Read one scripted face Tasted one sweetened voice My senses were absurd All taking place Without any choice My thoughts overheard In public space Above crowded noise How do I flee the herd Without attempting to erase Everything that destroys My desire to maintain normalcy Recognized Author Notes To savor my uniqueness yet strive to belong... Thanks for reading.

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