Facade

Doesn't your mask get heavy?
Must be hard to keep it all straight
Your "exaggerated truths"
Who am I talking to today?
Don't like this version either anyway
Are you tired yet?
Because you exhaust me
And my half smile is starting to match yours
The sound of your voice makes me sad
Your eyes look desperate
For a second you almost got me
But you're still a jerk
You're not ready anyway
My fingers can't smooth the creases that line your brow
So I won't reach out
           Or get pulled in
                       I'll lay low
Even if you shed the veil I wouldn't know who you are
Would you?

Haiku Series #66

These lyrics tease me
Churning memories I hid
Fresh cuts on my skin

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Haiku Series #65

Blinding lights pierce me
Ripping into the center
Relentless and cruel

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Haiku Series #64

Broken wings can fly
It changes from day to day
Hurts a little less

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Haiku Series #63

Can't see past today
To know where I am going
My feet cemented

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Haiku Series #62

In the depths of night
It's only you I think of
Burrowed in my dreams

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Haiku Series #61

The cover of night
Chased away by dawning sun
I see the real you

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