Lie to Me

Please play the song at the bottom while reading.

I hold out a candle, shivering
And wonder whether to burn myself
To remember the pain way past
And remember the shame I caused
Remember how I set off destruction
And led to my own sick demise
I let out a hushed cry, trembling
And choose whether to withdraw
Dive into an empty cavern
So that I may lay peacefully at last
Please don't pity me, those good in the world
Don't waste your precious breath
Save it for those who truly deserve life
Save it for those who deserve holiness
I need someone to close off the world
And whisper to me that my work is done
Assure me that I have made a difference
Sing a lullaby of such lies in the dark
Maybe I could convince myself those true
And die with a painted smile on my lips
So that I feel my time here has had purpose
Instead of wasted breath for those who are worthy
Lie to me, my angel of this earth
Lie to me, please, sing to me in my solitude
And lay me on a bed of roses with thorns intact
So that I may fall asleep forever
Away from where I cause pain and trouble
While you sing the sweet melody of lies
Lie to me, please.

Author's Note

Reviews

[Alexis]

I actually almost started crying while reading this. I'm not quite sure that I got the same thing out of it that everyone else did, but what I did get really made me feel sorrowful. It was indeed a dark poem. I really enjoyed reading it. It was nicely worded and I loved it. The music you added to it made it even better. You always write such good poems. All of your writing is fantastic. This is no exception. I love you, Cloud!

[TheKaylaPup]

It conveyed a great amount of emotion, I wish Ii could have read it with the song, but the video is broken... Very good poem.

[Canicus]

you can change something in one persons life wih the simple things you do, for example writing this poem, sitting here thinking about it alot of people may be realizing they are not alone in this world. that's how easy it is to change the world. I like this poem though good write

[laughinglullaby]

this is a great write. really sad but i loved it.

[Zenny]

This is a really really good poem

[SilentVerses]

The melancholy lining the ink of your words gives it a weight that meaning clings to, there is a beautiful talent reflected within the words you have chosen. They intertwine to create a masterpiece of emotion and truth, no melody is needed for it creates its own series of notes as we read the orchestra of hurt.

[M Garcia]

nice work. you seem to really like writing poetry and it shows in your words. no matter what you write it flows from you fingers and onto the screen.

[Raven Starhawk]

As I read this I was engaged by your composed elegance. It came to me in surges that propelled me to read more and more and then when I finally finished I was astounded by the spell it weaved over me.

[Coyote Poetry]

Good music and sad and powerful desires in your words. Few of us are innocent. Each of us carry a weight of bad deeds and mistakes that can't be left behind. Forgiveness must come from within. I like the ending.
"Lie to me, my angel of this earth
Lie to me, please, sing to me in my solitude
And lay me on a bed of roses with thorns intact"
Thank you for the outstanding poem.
Coyote

[Arizona Sky]

Wow.
The passion this poem delivers...it's just...horrific. In a good horrific way... if you understand what I mean. xD
The pure beauty in the way it portrays a terrible thing... fantastic.
Completely constructive critism and in no means asking for any change in it, I would have enjoyed more imagry...
But it is still fantastic.

"A shame that what it portrays can be so true in some people's lives.
Please don't pity me, those good in the world
Don't waste your precious breath
Save it for those who truly deserve life
Save it for those who deserve holiness"

Dark and terrible, awesome honesty here.
Love!