the lie
The Lie T his poem is about a relationship dwindling - with only one party noticing, yet being able to do nothing. The poem also explores reality by showing the reader you can only help someone so much; the other person must respond in some way for the bond to work. All too often, the relationship fades and you are left with one person heartbroken and the other totally unaware. The Lie by Wikket Woke up this morning Trying hard to hide my melancholy I joined you for breakfast And we continued our lie Every day it is similar You are cheery And so am I Our terrible lie Can you imagine a time When we awoke and did not speak Realizing our moods would cause tension Tension caused by too little life? I do wish sometimes As I leave for work sullenly Dreading the day already Weeping far within The lie, terrible and unending Would cease to be And I would know the real you And you the real me But, the lie drags on ...