Lesa Rodden Poet Rhyme

A Life Pretending

I could go thru life pretending
that it didn’t really happen that way.
Then I wouldn’t have to deal
with thinking all these things today.

I could go thru life pretending
that things were really all quite good.
But then I’d  have to tell people 
things were great growing up in my neighborhood.

I could go thru life pretending
that it didn’t effect me much.
And act like my childhood was wonderful
full of happiness, love and such.

I could go thru life pretending
that it was really all okay.
And carry on forever
it might be easier that way.

I could go thru life pretending
that I love my mom and dad.
And all the memories that I have
are of treasured times we had.

I could go thru life pretending
that this is how life goes.
We play the hand we are dealt
and then all thru life it shows.

I could go thru life pretending
that I’m the same as all of them.
But I’d be lying to myself
and other lies from there would stem.

So as I go thru life pretending
I will hold my head up high.
For it is said to have gone thru this
makes for a strength you can’t deny.

I still go thru life pretending
but I am not sad anymore.
For I have lived and learned a lot
I know now, life doesn’t keep score.

And when the end of life comes pretending
I will remember proudly with a smile
that thru it all I did my best 
and now I get to rest awhile.


12/2016

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Richard Lamoureux April 8, 2021 at 6:53 AM I hear you sister. As one who spent many years pretending I so relate with these words. When I wrote my second book I recounted and disclosed a lot about past trauma. It was very healing but the release of that trauma caused me to go into a depression. I couldn’t pretend my way out of it. For that I am thankful. This is brilliant. Blessings Rick.

Courtney Shore May 28, 2017 at 10:33 AM Wow this is amazing! I am new to writing and discussing poetry but I wanted to say how moved I am by this. It's so relatable, at least to me, and I am sure many others and I love how clear the message is. Forgive my notice feedback, I am sure I am saying all the wrong things but I wanted you to know I really liked this. Thanks for sharing.

Steve Tomlin May 28, 2017 at 6:46 AM Great work lesa. Great teaching.