Under The Rubble
Falling into a dream apposed to their reality,
Living what seems to be the idea of their own personal fantasy,
The character they play is more than they are,
This egotistical deception steals their own heart,
Why is simple not enough? Why must they compare?,
What purpose does the mask hold? Why is it there?,
When innocence tried to hold on with all its might,
Until they realized that this world is just one big fight,
To steal away empathy, love, and compassion,
And driving them to replace love with deception,
Instead of digging through the rubble of a broken world,
Or holding the hand of the heartbroken until their wounds are healed,
Or taking the time to see under the behavior that has caused so much pain,
Having the love and patience not to leave them this way,
Copyright © Cortney Bartholomew | Year Posted 2025
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