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no claim

never did I ask

to see me in a light I did not cast

to look at me from distorting angles 

never did I ask

to think me better than I am

to believe me more evolved 

never did I seek your adoration

no claim I made for power

nor authority over you

your autonomy was never under threat

your wild spirit never tamed

your fiery nature never extinguished

never have I been above

or below anyone else

your agency remained untouched

your power not diminished

it is why I deeply respect your No

and hope you accept mine too

Wolfgang Lee moving from the heart, musings

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