Make-Believe

Make-Believe

A Poem by JL

I tried to skip straight to acceptance
But the first four threw a toddler tantrum
Screaming over and over:
"SHARING IS CARING!"

So now I'm on the carpet with denial
We are playing make-believe
And you're still here:
Wanting to be with me

© 2022 JL


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Added on March 16, 2022
Last Updated on March 16, 2022
Tags: poetry, love, loss, acceptance, denial, poem, relationship, marriage

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JL
JL

Banks, OR



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I am a poet currently in Oregon. I have spent years going down the wrong road, but I'm doing my best to course-correct. more..