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Verses of Versus

by Nuda Veritas

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Sheets 05:13
I washed you right out of my sheets So I could be alone when I sleep I don't need you Most, most, most of the time I asked you to comfort me When my world was coming apart at the seams. You answered impassively, "You made your bed, you gotta lie in it" Though it's cold and lonely. When I need you you're not there Most, most, most of the time.
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L-I-V-I-N 07:18
The radio is blasting some news unfit to print. A father is lambasting his kid for being a kid. And I am out back on the porch, smoking spliffs, L-I-V-I-N.
4.
Just the other day, I swear I saw it. Yellow eyes, peeking out of the brush. Though the media would like to deny it, I swear, it spoke in a guarded hush. The contents of that conversation Are somewhat classified. And I don't know how long I stood there; Time froze and flew by at the very same time. The gist of it was somewhat akin to life demystified. Which I why I am pissed I don't remember That Lion's diatribe. But of course, of course how could they trust us Lowly human beings with such divine information? Knowing full well we'd turna dn spill the beans The the general population, the general population. I suppose you're all sitting there wondering "What the hell does this girl mean?" Let me take a moment, my friends, And bring you all up to speed. Here is how it all went down: I woke up this morning, a day like any other. I flipped on the morning news. A fluff piece of journalism, you know the ones, Designed to detract from our world so cruel. I saw a fella there, hair unkempt, a wild look in his eye, What an interesting dude. The sound faded up and the newsreporter Asked him to expound on his unique views. Here is a synapses of what he said: [SPOKEN WORD] The anchorman scoffed and he kinda smirked, Thinking this guy couldn't be serious. By that time I had to go, I grabbed my cup of joe, Ran out of the house feeling a little delirious. I got in my car, I didn't get too far Before the traffic was lined up as far as I could see. It was stop-and-go, interminably slow I had plenty of time to think about his prophecy. Then all in a flash, I almost crashed, Some asshole was trying to switch into my lane. The car jerked and swayed, my coffee sprayed, I yelled, "What are you, fucking INSANE?!" I was covered in joe, pulled my car off the road And I hoped that my anger would melt away. Then, as if from my head, I heard a voice that said, "You were never in any danger anyway." My eyes opened wide and they fixed on some pines And I swear that I saw some eyes looking at me. I got out and stood, I braced myself on the hood, And I started to walk towards those trees. Now that we're on the same page, Let's go back to the refrain....
5.
I remain here, Carefully applying my slick veneer. I dare you to go ahead and pick any other year. Take me now, take me then, Draw contrasts and compare. I miss me, the way I was when we were together. You remain there, Seemingly thriving and settled down, I fear. I know what meets the eye ain't always as it appears. Take you now, take you then Draw contrasts and compare. I miss you, the way you were when we were together. I miss us, the way we were when we were together.
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The preamble to my breaking down in the same thing As the postlude to my screwing around. Girl, down you think it's time to retire From this supine life? I am the liar. And I'm the one believing the lies. I'm the defier. And I'm the one being defied. For someone who claims to spout truth, I'm one cagey bitch. Pretend to be sweet and couth; unleash the tiger at the slightest itch. Scientific study in two extremes. Your intervening options don't do it for me.
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Geronimo, here I go. Everybody look out down below. It's better when I relinquish control. Zaftig girl, get good grades, validated by your praise. I guess a combination of the two Would have rendered me unstoppable much too soon. Evil city, juggernaut, opposite of what I thought. Cathartic days and snowy nights Internecine girls gone wild. And all this time wasted wasted, Blurring the demons around the fire.... So far, I think I've got it nailed, Wouldn't say that I've sailed through. But my attention is focused and I have noticed All that has been adumbrated. I feel blessed and elated to have been made privvy To sybilline thoughts and occurrence. Geronimo, here I go. Everybody look out down below. It's so much better when I relinquish control. Birthday party divebomb bender, faith in God alone defends her. The apple doesn't fall too far from the tree A mirror reflecting back at me. Paradox horoscope screaming take a closer look Written word expounds on what I already knew Thoughts that have been brewing a year or two. Alter ego ultimatum, I could love 'em, leave 'em, hate 'em. A showcase of two extremes begging allegiance to either team. And all these signs, dancing like a phantasmagoria In my mind.... So far, I'm hardly complete. I'm standing knee deep In the devices I use and vices I abuse Only to get myself through Guess I'm saying it's true It's easier not to try than to risk what you'll lose. Fate is pushing, pulling me.
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Something doesn't feel quite right, It happens all the time. When expectations up and ruin surprise. Hearts on sleeves, what is yours is mine. Everything created for a million ears and eyes.
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I hope this doesn't come off as a pathetic attempt at a lesson. But if I do say, the moral of this tale Is you better really love what you're doing. I've been wearing the same green bra For the last few years. It has served me well in that time And now it frays at the seams. You've been wearing that same ugly frown For the past few years. Fixture, pillar, your sullen facade Precipitated by your own fear of living. All you gotta do is change your mind. Self-perpetuated bear trap keeps contentment confined. All you gotta do is change your mind. I've been meaning to buy a new bra For the last few years. But I've grown accustomed to this And thus willing to suffer for convenience. You've been meaning to change your scene For the past few years. Projections, rejections, plans falling through. Sabotaged by your own fear of living. All you gotta do... Now it seems you're wearing the bra And I the look of gloom. I have decided not to address The big, fat elephant in the room. Now it seems you're moving ahead On this path for yourself that you've groomed. While I remain mired in this muck That sucks me further and further from the truth.

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opposites, paradox, contention, dichotomies

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released May 14, 2011

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Nuda Veritas Somerville, Massachusetts

Nuda Veritas is the musical project of Rebecca Kopycinski, who also identifies as a multimedia performance artist and filmmaker. Since 2015, she's been developing a dystopian storyworld that unfolds across a series of multi-platform Episodes. Learn more at the website below. ... more

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