Game of Pretence

Game of pretence, is played out everyday Our authentic self, seems to have no say As we go about through needless parlance Social etiquette cause of dalliance Oft saying yes, when we wish to say nay Hypocrisy becoming our mainstay Subterfuge as way of life, here to stay Silencing gentle voice, of our conscience Game of pretence Shifty eyes, lips that lie, thread of truth frays One-upmanship our norm, the wayward way Oh hermit! How will we pay our penance Having consigned our heart to decadence How much longer will lower mind hold sway Game of pretence 16-February-2021 Open poetry 2 poetry contest Sponsor: Charlotte Puddifoot