Practicing Escape

If sometimes you look out of the corner of your eye,
And you see me doing something strange, don’t ask why.
I’m just practicing Escape.
If sometimes I say something just a little out of place,
And I don’t seem to want to look up into your face.
Don’t worry I’m just practicing Escape.
If you see me walking and observing what’s all around,
And it seems I’m searching, but nothing I’ve found.
I’m just practicing Escape.
If I seem tired and I’m lost deep in my thought,
And if I’m recalling of some Foe that I’ve fought.
Don’t worry I’m just practicing Escape.

Escape for me, should come easy, that is what you think,
Escape for me, so plain to see, quicker than you can blink.

If sometimes you look at me and I quickly look away,
And the problems that we have are saved for another day.
I’m just practicing Escape.
If you wonder if I hide my thoughts deep inside,
And for some strange reason take you on a strange ride.
Don’t worry I’m just practicing Escape.
If you think my feelings I’m hiding and wont show,
And you’re making plans to keep me and not let me go.
I’m no longer practicing Escape.

Escape for me, with practice is easy, I’m quicker than you think,
Escape for me, no one will see, vanished before you can blink.
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