These Are Lies

By Godot

These Are Lies

These are lies
lies
lies
that underlie
and undermine
everything
that determine
everything
whether consequential or not

and these highs alike are lies
nothing like November skies
nothing like your misty eyes

THESE ARE LIES
and you know I'm screaming for you
you should hear how my voice meets the ocean
rich, tremolous, and collapsing
knowing you don't hear me
that you can't possibly hear me

(It amazes me that all your words are perfect. But what is even more incredible is that your silences are too.)

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Published on Sunday, October 27, 2002.     Filed under: "Poetry"
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  • midnights voice On Monday, June 26, 2017, midnights voice (971)By person wrote:

    Wrap enough lies around you and you can make believe they keep you warm and loved .

  • A former member wrote: I am paralyzed by this. What a beautiful and layered piece of art. I love this. =)

  • italianbella On Monday, January 28, 2008, italianbella (185)By person wrote:

    great write

  • little butterfly On Thursday, May 26, 2005, little butterfly (36)By person wrote:

    ive beeen lied to alot this work reflects some good emotions

  • nell On Sunday, December 21, 2003, nell (271)By person wrote:

    wow...i must say that last night is especially moving

  • Audrey_Star On Thursday, July 31, 2003, Audrey_Star (26)By person wrote:

    touching.

  • Rebel_Angel On Wednesday, July 2, 2003, Rebel_Angel (321)By person wrote:

    very nice write I liked it.

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