
The Side We Like to See
In the cut of his jib You’ll know him more Than the words he utters An exaggerated swagger Hides an … Continue reading The Side We Like to See
In the cut of his jib You’ll know him more Than the words he utters An exaggerated swagger Hides an … Continue reading The Side We Like to See
Iron shell A glossy veneer Scars covered Beneath polished urethane Protected from chips Internalized Nothing appears weak From the outside … Continue reading Perfect Outside
In falsified revelry through pain In search of societal approval True loneliness grows unchecked Rampant weeds watered by unshed tears … Continue reading Compromised Acceptance
As we dress for the dawning of each day We choose Whether to put on the labels they have given … Continue reading Dressed
As I dress myself I make sure to remember The iron mask that I need The one that hides it … Continue reading Corona Created an Introvert
Auspicious moon of little colour In my sky tonight Preparing for new beginnings The mask of darkness Falling in the … Continue reading Intentions Of a New Moon
Your Friday prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday is “trick.” Use it any way you’d like. Have fun! A trick … Continue reading Evaporating Happiness
A nation of masked bandits Veiled by vacant stares Or those of sheer desperation The news equivocates in honesty Fear … Continue reading Returning Dignity
They know not who you are Not by any fault of their own But by your pretence of character Masquerade … Continue reading Let Them Know You
In your sketchy five o’clock shadow I find my lust etched In the rugged lines of life I bury our … Continue reading Look of Honesty