Dear Pretence*

*Part of the  free verse “Dear Series” collaboration with my poetry Queen, my dear soul-sister, my cheerleader and encourager, my lovely friend, Nandita of Manan Unleashed.

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Dear Pretence*

 

A master in fakery
I make delicious lies,
with mask of bravery
and grinning wide smiles.

Sugar coated bitterness
a good facade you make
Smile laced with uneasiness
What an effort it must take!

Bitter crocodile tears
hides my inner grimace,
as one’s fears
were slowly realized.

Oh the dryness underneath
Misty flowery wreaths
Fear you hide beneath
The anger that seethes

My flattering words,
were never ever pure,
real praises I can’t afford,
cause I’m the best, for sure.

your honeyed words I feel
Compliments not meant
Dear Pretence, be real
how long can you pretend?

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Thank you again dear Nandita for anotherlovely collaboration (despite your busy schedule. :)) It will always be my honor. 🙂

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Read the rest of our Dear-Series:

Dear Distance

Dear Envy

Dear Hatred

Dear Failure

Dear Judgement