Words Echo From the Top

They turned their lives into a façade
To keep fooling those on the outside
Sadly, choosing to live such a lie
As if this would erase everything
The mountain still sits for all to see
Who open their eyes and choose to hear
The words, as they echo from the top

Heidi Sands

8/6/17
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Sivey Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 11:35 AM
I really enjoyed your blank verse, very well done! You got it just right! What a magnificent poem, Great Work!!
Sands Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 12:08 PM
Thank you so much Russell :) I appreciate your support .
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 9:42 AM
Nice pen :)
Sands Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 9:45 AM
Thank you Maureen :)
Bavington  Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 8:36 AM
Hello Heidi. This is short, sweet and right to the punch. I like it.
Sands Avatar
August 6, 2017 at 9:45 AM
Thank you Bette :)
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