The False Self

The False Self

I did not see her
For she was falsely adorned in deceptive attire
Strumming her deceit
On her crude old lyre

I did not see her
For my vision was blurred
Until deep in my years
My spirit stirred

Too long had I danced 
To her wretched rhythm
Too long had she darkened 
My life's fragile prism

I was afraid to lose her
I have forsaken her now, my pitiful illusion
The strength she gave me I must use against her
For with all my strength I wish her gone.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Johnson Avatar
April 7, 2017 at 3:10 PM
Great one Sheila
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April 8, 2017 at 3:07 AM
Thank you, Curtis!
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August 6, 2016 at 9:57 AM
I love this piece, I can't help going through
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August 21, 2016 at 10:38 AM
Thank you! Sheila
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