Why Don't Your Friends Know About Us?

There is this albatross between us

growing silently, like a tumor

or cancer,

black and velveteen 

Unspoken thoughts and words

circling inside this head,

like sharks creeping closer

to some sanctimonious bed

Here I lie

even taken you inside

your silent unknown partner

harboring some dirty little secret

Like Honesty, and all the niceties

that vaguely cling to the false hope 

it brings when Reality stings

and won't settle down for anything

All the alcoholic drinks

and conversations that tanked

when left alone

in this unkempt apartment

Dishes in the sink

six days' worth

seven days of stubble

disintegrating self worth

mathiasthom

written 9/20/18

Reviews

[Ghost writer]

I think that's pretty good, It shows a lot of truth and sadness, how much lies and secrets could hurt, and trust me I'd know, I'm bad at letting things out... except in poetry ;) nice work

[Cherry]

What an emotional piece, this is intense! I really enjoyed reading it, I know the torment of a disproportionate love. Can't wait to read more of your content.