Did I say I forgave all?
Then why do memories gnaw
Digging deeper at the fissures
Did I say I remain calm?
Then what is this brewing inside
Bursting the seams of my heart
Did I say I have moved on?
Then why are my feet firmly embedded
As if shackled by unknown forces
Did I say I chose to fly high?
Then why are my wings
Clipped by emotional shears
Did I say I could see light within?
Then why am I brooding
Watching waning light
Did I say I know thorny paths?
Then why am I edging away
Into the covert comfort of flowers
Did I say I sleep well?
Then why am I fighting
The demons hanging from my ceiling
Did I lie to myself?
The charade stands exposed!
I can no longer wear a mask.
© Balroop Singh
The above poem is an excerpt from my latest release ‘Timeless Echoes’ and I have shared it to thank my dearest blogger friend Lisa who has mentioned it in her review at GoodReads as her favorite poem from my book. Lisa has been one of my earliest friends and visited my blog when it was more like a ghost town. Her consistent support has put many smiles on my face. Sending you hugs of gratitude on the wings of poetry dear Lisa. Many thanks for reviewing my book.
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