The Art of Pretentious Living
Her anger sears
Soft skin of our hearts
If skin we had to protect it
Keep the peace
Soft skin of our hearts
If skin we had to protect it
Keep the peace
Disturb her world? …
Tell the truth?
She'll swallow the ashes
Of charred hearts
But all life is worthy to Him
Worthless to me…just this one
Not worthless though
Something is…saved?
Denial is real
Depression is joy
Love is conditional
Light is dark and dearth
Resentment lives here
With loneliness…nothingness
Companion, friend?
Only when we pretend.
Published by Debby Alten
Debby is a member of the SGV Inklings writing group and co-partner of G8 Press http://www.g8press.com. She's been published in "The Upper Room" magazine as well as her local newspaper. View profile
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