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Hidden Realities
August 2, 2016
Everything has a shadow,
Everyone has a secret,
Even the moon has a dark side.
We are all here, continuously
pretending to be normal.
Trying to fit into each other,
Like puzzles pieces,
when none of us were really meant to match.
No one knows what they are doing,
We've learned never to be who we are.
We have simply learned from others, never to show our scars.
Never to be empowered, never to feel of love.
We are here together, not knowing what to dream of-
Everyone's inspired, but no one really tries.
Everyone has thoughts of jumping, to the other side.
We have to learn to make the choice, to lie here and to die,
Or to dream of happiness and to touch the sky.
© Michelle B., Blairsville, GA
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This article has 5 comments.
LeisurelySketches GOLD said...
on Nov. 30 2016 at 5:48 am
A really relevant topic, well expressed. Nice metaphors and similes, very nice!
definitionoflife GOLD said...
on Nov. 16 2016 at 5:23 pm
I certainly will
LostPoetry GOLD said...
on Nov. 9 2016 at 8:10 pm
Thank you, that really means a lot. I'll be posting and submitting more so I hope you'll keep looking and enjoying my poetry
definitionoflife GOLD said...
on Nov. 9 2016 at 10:33 am
Wow. I love it. It is a very inspiring poem. I would love to see some more of your work. You have got quite a bit of talent.
Don't be afraid to take risks to find happiness. Don't feel like you have to be who everyone is pressuring you to become. Be who you are without fear, and most importantly remember to understand that everyone is struggling.