Great Pretender Poem by Jhane Reyes

A great pretender I may be
For hiding what inside of me

Misty eyes make dazzling and shine
Fancy smile make sweet and fine

Glamorous dresses veil of my insecurity
Sparkling jewelries wrap my anxiety

Acting tough and stubborn not to figure my weaknesses
Showing I have the world not to sense the emptiness

I used to lie and deny for the sake of my pride
I used to laugh so loud even there’s bleeding inside

Word of love not in my list I admit it’s just a trick
Being alone is my beseech though it makes me sick

I keep saying “it’s alright” even it tears me apart
I keep playing safe 'coz I’m scared of getting hurt

Killing sadness frozen my emotion….
I am slave from fear and pretension……….