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I Breathe Lies

Betwixt our deceptive connection
Lies told, to always end in
I’ll never have a profound perspective
As my skepticism results in your grin

When our paths crossed
Like two sailboats in a panoramic sea
I believed you were mannerly
Though, sprouted unexpectedly was your immorality

My standpoint was already set 
My conception was that you’d abet
To all the curves, bumps, and facets of me
Though you’d never devote to me
You’d only break me to debris

Every word transmitted from your “soul”
Carried no true sentimental worth
Yet I believed you, over my mind you had control
Desiring for your concealed lies to rebirth

Lies and gas-lighting were brought upon me
Despite your affectionate expressions
I thought truth be told, that I was free
But I’m now trapped under your early impressions

Doubting and doubting your false affection
Perhaps you don’t know how to express emotion?
But deep inside, I know that’s untrue
That I’m just someone to be used, at least to you

Though acceptance is quite challenging for me
I’m unsure of why I still trust you
As you treat me like nobody
Though these lies will forever pursue.

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Date: 11/29/2024 2:33:00 AM
Dear shreya, i think this is the first time im reading you, and i must say you have an exquisite way with words, this is truly impressive how youv depicted “ breathing lies” as your title states, i wish you had started the poem or stated that also in the poem then this would have been fitting for the prompt requirement entirely, even without mentioning that in the poem youv really left me impressed and in awe! Of the emotions and how youv phrased lines! An impeccable write, i hope to read you more as i loved your metaphors and diction! Congratulations on your well deserved win, thank you for sharing! This is a fave for me
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Reya Suri
Date: 11/29/2024 10:47:00 AM
Thank you so much :D I am quite new to poetrysoup, but I love the community and how everyone knows each other. thank you for your kind words and your feedback! I will be sure to use this in future poems :) and thank you for giving me second place, I'm honored <3

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