Confidence Poem by Robin Burkhart

I couldn't lie to you
Even if you want me to
Hell, I find it hard these days
To just deceive myself.
I've been known to dream and scheme
For happiness, like when you'd bring me
Tiny presents that I keep
Like trophies, on a shelf.

And I could not stay here any longer
You sit there and nod your head
Tell me that I'm right.
I mistook your resilience
For another type of competence
I'd have a lot more confidence
If you'd put up a fight.

You were just pretending
And I was condescending
Guess neither one of us could stand
To face this world alone
Now you've lost me in the shades of gray
It's not a place I think I'll stay
Don't want to wake up someday
And find I've turned to stone

And I could not stay here any longer
You sit there and nod your head
Tell me that I'm right.
I mistook your resilience
For another type of competence
I'd have a lot more confidence
If you'd put up a fight.

Tag:

What I mistook for brilliance, was just a trick of light.

Hear this song performed by InAscent on Soundcloud.com

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