False Face

Put in the gutter you held within cold black ice a mask of lies truth reveals one deceitful heart as this world crumbled inside it fell apart Bonds breaking in a chain of feelings severed crying heartache bled a river dealing hurt you crossed a line speaking from the depths Shackled steel in a deep dark dungeon numbed emotions feelings upside down a question without answers not knowing why without mercy The longing pain links with words became twisted aches piercing this soul In you dies as tears fall clouding dreams darkens skies within empty arms your heart loveless within died Full of empty promises became cursed words alone feelings leaving a deep scar broken emotions saw within this game The false face deceit and lies truth behind your mask

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Jan Allison

Date: 3/19/2015 7:53:00 AM

such a heartbreaking write so full of raw emotion - I can relate to this too my friend:-( Hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/7/2013 8:04:00 AM

- Painful to read Liam .... but there is much truth in your words, everyone has a "mask". - A really deep and touching poem. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Kelly Deschler

Date: 11/6/2013 5:34:00 PM

You write with such honesty, Liam, and I admire that. You are not afraid to show your emotions, and that is a rare quality among poets. Excellent writing, my friend!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/6/2013 3:31:00 PM

I like the play on ideas at the end..Good work..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/6/2013 2:51:00 PM

I read this before, but was unable to post because it caught me so by surprise! I'm not used to reading something of this nature from you, Liam. However, I know that life cannot be all rosy and romantic. I hope that whatever the inspiration behind this write was......it has not hurt you too deeply....Eileen

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/6/2013 10:38:00 AM

bold in message and tone written with jagged emotions, liam.. great poet partner!..:) huggs

Lucilla Carrillo

Date: 11/6/2013 8:35:00 AM

This shows deep feelings of hurt and pain. Throughout life we will meet people like that, but we will also find good people that will cure that pain. smile Jesus loves you.... Lucilla

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/6/2013 2:08:00 AM

This is a heartwrenching poem Liam...Its sad when we think we know somebody to find out that somebody isnt truthful to us..Yep that hurts yet helps us in future experiences to love with our hearts yet think with our minds.Very deep post