Visions

The lies are choking me

A pit in my stomach

I can't breathe

My head pounds

But that's what I feel

It's different than what you see

What I show you

I put on a mask

Long sleeves

Makeup

To hide my imperfections

So I can stay flawless in your eyes

I trust you

But if I tell you how close I am

To falling apart

I'm afraid that's all you're going to see

I don't want to be weak

Seen as fragile

Even if I am

I want to be strong

Strong in your eyes

I don't want to be someone you pity

I'm afraid your actions will change

You'll monitor your words

Because you're suddenly worried 

That one wrong move

Will send me over the edge

Reviews

[Sir Drift & Mr. Pulse]

The fear of change. Its always a powerful writing tool. Changes, influence, innovation. I liked this a lot. I would really like to see a story from you but these poems are good as well. Will you read my short story Stars at Day/ Stars at Night? It portrays change in it. Thank you

[Nicole Schuster]

Thanks for the review! I have a couple stories, but I'm not sure if they're ready for others' eyes yet... maybe I'll post a chapter or two soon because of you're suggestion. And yeah, I'll read your story! Keep an eye out for a review.

[Chris]

Catch a breath... Quite a taste of "honesty" within this...

[Inject Positivity]

I can feel the emotion of this poem....A very heartfelt work....Wonderfully portrayed and very thought provoking.....

[WittyWonka]

A very uncomfortable place to be. Once we have been betrayed it's hard to put ourselves out there again.

[Coyote Poetry]

Strong opening led to true ending.
"The lies are choking me
A pit in my stomach
I can't breathe
My head pounds"
Liars always lie and trust is hard to regain. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Tomás Ó C..]

Make up indeed is a mask, one the cosmetic industry is trying to get men to use as well...