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

Author's Note

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

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..