Janet Runyan Poet Bio

Actor

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

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Freddie Robinson Jr. November 8, 2016 at 1:44 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 Janet Runyan November 14, 2016 at 7:01 PM Your comment has brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for making me feel so good for sharing this

Paul Callus August 25, 2016 at 4:02 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 Janet Runyan August 25, 2016 at 2:00 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