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I Am Fake

I am a fake so many times a day, It is crazy Pretending to care when I don’t. Pretending things are okay, when they are not. Sometimes I pull myself into my pajamas and crawl into my bed with the fluffy comforters, three or four seconds after I come home from work. Knowing I can be real only in my dreams.

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Quoth Theraven

Date: 7/21/2019 12:15:00 AM

Caren, Sounds like the genuine article to me. Signed, The Great Pretender (pretending that I'm doing well). -Richard

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 7/21/2019 6:37:00 AM

I can see that you have had these days, Richard, so you know.

Arthur Vaso

Date: 10/15/2018 2:21:00 AM

This is really good poetry, I cant put my finger on it but somehow with these words, well is magical. and of course so not fake, kindness is never that!

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/15/2018 3:35:00 AM

Thank you so much, Arthur. I never really know if it poetry, but I always know when it finishes itself. Your words are so kind. Thank you!

Rhona Mcferran

Date: 10/14/2018 11:31:00 PM

Very relateable... you are not alone!! *as I sit typing in my fuzzy pajamas*

Rhona Mcferran
Date: 10/15/2018 4:05:00 PM

That is so fun!- but I'm surprised... not a unicorn?! ;P

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/15/2018 3:36:00 AM

Thank you my friend. I am sitting here in my zipped up Zebra fuzzy one-piece pajamas, not wearing the hood, but of course, there is a tail. My grandchildren always laugh when they see this pajama outfit on me, which surprises me as I have had it for ten years or so.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 10/14/2018 1:21:00 PM

I would imagine that working with little kids all day long is exhausting; not being able to be one's real self around them would take it's toll. This was a good one; sleep and dream on...

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/14/2018 3:07:00 PM

Thank you M.L. I catch all the Zzzzzs I can when I can.

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/14/2018 11:48:00 AM

aka politeness... it's a curse and such a weight on our shoulders. All - I mean MOST - women will understand this. Priceless penning, Caren.

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/14/2018 12:46:00 PM

Thank you Line. I know I understand it.

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 10/14/2018 8:49:00 AM

Wow, potent penning Caren! Hugs xomo

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 10/14/2018 8:51:00 AM

Thank you Maureen. My heart says what my heart feels.