Master of Disguise

Inspired by Macklemore's song "Same Love"

He looks in the mirror

Ashamed

He betrays his own self

Hide, they say

Don't come around

You need to find God, they say

Why are you this way

You're becoming a mistake

It's always a choice 

A choice that you can make

Why don't you understand

Why is it so wrong

Why can't you all just accept me

Accept me for who I am

I never hurt anyone

This is how I am

I didn't choose to love this way

It's not the way I planned

It's just a phase

It'll pass

Life's too short

This love won't last

Fight against it

It's not God's will

It's a sin

and you won't win

Dad's so ashamed

It slipped last night

Him and mom got in a fight

I don't belong in this family

So now I'll have to leave

I packed my bags

Shut the door

and he took the household key

I stayed the night

with him in his bed

It didn't feel so wrong

It felt like I belonged

His hand held mine

And he told me it was okay

Finally

Out of everyone

So I cried until the day

I prayed to God one night

Asking for his permission

Telling him if this isn't it

Then why was it all given

I feel stronger now

My smiles are genuine

If this is not the life for me

Then I'm telling you I'll give in

We live together now

this love of mine so true

I hold his hand throughout the streets

And in these darkened rooms

I see myself in the mirror

And forgotten what it's like

To see no walls built around me

No master of disguise

Reviews

[SmittyJas]

A window to the minds eye a struggle for all involved Bless you along your journey and I will remember to say a pray to comfort old friends.

[Harley (arbiter)]

A great poem. I like the creativity, and how its well relatable. Very nice

[K. Hicks]

OMG this is so cute I love it! great work!

[The Slayer]

I love it.... I believe that you can't help who you fall in love with

[Dye]

What a clear view of your message in this piece. I love that you have both sides and how it alternates side to side. My only critique and it's just my opinion, I would l have liked to have seen everything from his point of view on the same side. Just because I expected the 5th and and 7th stanza to be from the parents again. Soooo not a big deal, it doesn't take from the story at all, which is very nicely done.

[Ekai Stone]

fabulous. love the way you alternated margins as well. great story

[zainul]

Great work.
I have more to be enlightened on this matter.
Thanks for sharing.

[BreannaAutumn]

Thank you very much:] that means a lot to me

[zainul]

You are most welcome.:)
Love your nice gesture.

[annabellee]

Really good poem. I loved the structure you used and the message it conveys. I love that song.
I'm glad it ended well.
Great write :)

[Stevo The POE-t]

Really great job here... I really enjoyed reading it... Thanks for sharing...

[BreannaAutumn]

thank you that means alot to me:]

[S C]

Beautifully penned. Thank you for sharing your strength in this poem. I really enjoyed reading it.

Love is love baby! I'm so happy about the ending-beginning :) haha

[BreannaAutumn]

oh thank you:]