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 Tell 'n showBy Nina Habibi January 22, 2003 The Iranian Me hiding behind another me ............behind words the tri-fold stand-up screen ............where I change into costumes ........................not knowing which ............Crushed purple velvet a little too tight around the hips ............the large hoop of my blue satin skirt hiding pain shame sweetness ............beyond stiff black lace Another dream ............another illusion drawing scented veils of many hues ............across my soul Revealing more than I care less ............than I hope an intimate heart-to-heart with a stranger ............how I will float ........................lulled shunned never ignored Turn away from me to you ............climb my box of soaps ........................let my convictions bubble forth ....................................smother and choke Lose myself and find you ............connect in a way that reaches out ........................touches searches soothes ....................................a balm against loneliness Must I please you entertain perform not enough to be honest wholly in your eyes joyous wondrous alive I sit next to you breathe the same air and know this moment is perfect beyond words * Printer friendly Does this article have spelling or other mistakes? Tell me to fix it.
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