I dont think you let people into who you really are very often do you Bounce? Maybe, from lessons learnt in how that leaves you vulnerable... Gawd knows it does.
The first verse in this piece, you came close... close to actually revealing a little of who you are inside, your deepest fears, your everyday private thoughts.. I caught a glimpse.. and then you shut me down.
Often, showing our vulnerabilty is thought a weakness.. in my opinion, that is a misconception. It takes courage to reveal that vulnerability, courage and trust.

The 3 following verse', to me, portrayed the person you want people to see. I read what you've experienced, Ive read how you handled it, but I still have no idea how you felt.. really felt... deep inside where our insecurities dwell. I could say I sensed pride in your actions, but even then I dont think thats accurate. I think you have outgrown that...
I didnt feel your hostility, because I didnt feel. I just read. I didnt feel you, feeling anything in this piece.. You just wrote. Its like someone telling me they are angry, but when I look at them, I see no anger. Hollow, if you will. Factual. Non feeling. (Hence the reason you rarely share your real self with people).

This was a well written peice. I felt at times, you were repeating yourself a little, just for the sake of making it longer, or spacing it out.. hard to explain, just felt a little forced at parts.

I see you are writing a book.. I think a book would be more your forte regarding your life story, as you obviously have alot to say... and trying to squish it all into these 4 verses made it a little laborious to read... I know, Id be hard pressed to fit the last 3 years of my life into 4 verses lol
Interesting times you have had Bounce.

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