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So I guess the surprise is on me You weren't really who you pretended to be Why put on the act when I'm so accepting? I thought you were different, innocent, naive I thought you were clean and good and needed protecting Turns out you were just like the rest of them Just more of an actor, more skilled at lying than most You could have just been yourself Everyone would have still liked you I forgive you, of course, I know, now, you were trying to change Just hiding the past and running from it will never get you around it And maybe if you had been comfortable not lying You'd still be alive today If you could have asked for help instead of hiding

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 11/8/2016 1:44:00 PM
A very powerful poem, Janet. It is too sad that he never confided in you, because you seem like such a good friend to have. I applaud the honesty. Love and peace to you always. RW
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Janet Runyan
Date: 11/14/2016 7:01:00 PM
Your comment has brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for making me feel so good for sharing this
Date: 8/25/2016 4:02:00 AM
This is a meaningful write, Janet, and it makes us think, although it's not always easy to find answers to certain things. Some people find it hard to face personal problems and they put on a mask to hide what lies inside, little realizing that help is close at hand! ~ Regards // paul
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Janet Runyan
Date: 8/25/2016 2:00:00 PM
Thank you. It's really hard to think about it. The way I found out about his problems is that my dad was a cop and found had to respond to his overdose. I just hope he has peace now but I so wish he could have not done what he did. Thanks for taking the time to read and for the comment. It means a lot

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