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PEEL ME AWAY by Bill DeClercq

   Peel me away.
   Peel away the me that laughs and smiles
   Peel away the nut who clowns around to get your laugh
   Peel away the depressed, the sorrow.

   That's right , like an onion
                                  But don't cry.

   Peel away the aspiring priest
   Peel away the nerd who (supposedly) always studies
   Peel away the I.Q., the brains.

   Peel away.  I'm not who you think

                                        I Am.

   Maybe, If you keep Peeling,
   you'll find the 
                  Real Me.
                            a priceless Gem, special and 
                            unique

   Don't forget to Keep Peeling

   Aha!  You've done it.  All that's Left
   is the mean defensive layer.  Be careful
   It's a tough defense.

   Be assured that the
                       Real Me
   Is waiting, wanting to be your friend.

   WaitaminuteStopHoldonCeaseStopQuititNononononooo!!!!!

   Maybe, there is no
                       Real Me.

   Maybe, there is no 
                       Gem
   Maybe, you killed Me, peeling those layers.

   What if I'm not really there?

   Wait, if I'm not in there, then how can I be scared
   Since "I" does not exist. OR DO I?

   Thank you.  I've been waiting for a long time for                
                                       someone to
   Set Me Free
   Because I couldn't Set Myself Free.

   Thanks again, friend.