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when it’s lyrics in a silent movie world
takes them in
when tuning into sounds
is really listening

when people talk
switches off
when has to pay attention
floats off with a drag and a cough

has favourites
writes off others
memories are for keeps
but with what just happened hardly bothers

selfish as a charity worker
trapped as a volunteer
stages a downfall
puts on a blindfold to look in the mirror.

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Author: aprettykettleofpoetry