Say Something

What can I call it
the act of yours
what word do you want from me
to express my mind
but you already know!

my mouth can lie
and my eyes can pretend
but my heart says the truth

Where is the you that I know at first
you boycott?
for what?
it hurts.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Swartz Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 6:00 PM
Such great emotion! It reminds me of all the tiimes I've been hurt or hurt someone else. Excellent stuff!
Callus Avatar
July 26, 2017 at 10:43 AM
What can I say, Afolabi! Lies and excuses will lead us nowhere; better to come out with the truth and lay our cards on the table! Truth could hurt, but lies hurt even more. Regards // paul
Dietrich Avatar
July 23, 2017 at 7:28 PM
I enjoyed your free verse poem on how much one's heart can be hurt by another's action.
Lamoureux Avatar
July 23, 2017 at 9:26 AM
Silence can indeed hurt!
Lamoureux Avatar
July 23, 2017 at 9:26 AM
Also, thanks for your visit.
Andresen Avatar
July 22, 2017 at 2:06 PM
- Yes, painful ... well written, Afolabi - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Muideen Avatar
July 23, 2017 at 4:57 AM
thanks for taking your time to comment. your impact is greatly appreciated.
Trifiatis Avatar
July 22, 2017 at 1:43 PM
Dynamic, straight and true writing dear friend, Afolabi! Good to see you again!
Muideen Avatar
July 23, 2017 at 4:46 AM
thank you very much sir, i do write but i just don't find time to post it. through not often. but now i am back.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
July 22, 2017 at 12:14 PM
Stark painful and honest write!
Muideen Avatar
July 23, 2017 at 4:42 AM
that's friend
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