Truth

How is it possible to be so lost,
so completely damaged,
to be so far gone,
yet no one can see the truth?

Is my facade so damn impenetrable,
my smile that genuine,
do I deserve the academy award
because no one can see the truth?

It seems implausible really,
that you could be this screwed up,
this irreparably broken,
and still no one sees the truth.

Perhaps they don't want to see,
or consciously acknowledge,
what's staring them in the face
and just refuse to see the truth.

Or maybe, they love me too much,
to admit I'm getting close to getting ghost.
Well, look closer dammit…
the truth might just save my life!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sanders Avatar
July 28, 2013 at 5:03 PM
Congratz on being featured I know why to excellent poetry
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July 27, 2013 at 9:22 PM
Lori, Congratulations, on having your poem Featured on the Poetry Soup's home page. Take care & Goodnight... -xox- *LINDA
Travis Avatar
July 26, 2013 at 9:39 PM
Your words struck a chord in me that is rarely heard. I write on similar subjects, not touched or understood by many. I love being able to unravel and relate to another poet. Excellent work, touched my soul!
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July 26, 2013 at 4:21 AM
nice poem Lori congrats on feature Shadow x smiles
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