A Mask of Betrayal

You hold a mask of betrayal

As your summer air scented body

Feels as if it might fall, 

You've reminded yourself again and again

That you're no more than another face to me.

You hold roses in your clenched hands

And you told me, each petal is for every lie of mine

That you forgave,

And now our lovely mess of trust

Is beginning to fade.

Promised me you'd build yourself a grave

In the midst of Autumn when we first met,

And never thought we'd get to say good-bye.

The night welcomes you into arms you call innocent,

It wants you to follow it down to the sea -

The night in which you used to hide from.

I want to scream "I'm sorry" 

I can't say anything.

Nights before, I let your roses die -

The look of betrayal

Underneath the love that's obvious in your eyes.

"I'm okay." You say,

And just like that...

The night took you.

Reviews

[hanselwheresgretel?]

Really appreciate the vivid descriptions and choice of words and sentence construction there. It really brings depth to the emotions that you're trying to convey.

[Ari Sinclair]

Hi, Angeliki. This is a beautiful piece, and reminds me a little of Annabel Lee. I look forward to reading more from you- keep up the good work!