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Fragmentation of the Self

Fragmentation of the Self

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Greg Ellis
May 07, 2025
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Fragmentation of the Self
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When separated parts of me went stealth…

Trapped inside the mind cage with my hallow shadow self,

Full blown,

The parts of me I never knew with all I’ve never only known.

Birthed inside a dragon’s lair,

Tethered to a liar,

Fostered from the ashes maladopted by the fire,

Our anchored dark desire.

Too scared to share the web of shame,

Too vulnerable to rid the bla…

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