Denial Poem by Barry Middleton

denial is a blessing
mine never worked quite well
I know there is no heaven
I know there's only hell

reality oppresses
I can't escape my guilt
I see my every wrinkle
my house can't be rebuilt

I'm too aware of me
I know my every fault
I am my henchman's axe
I cannot call a halt

I envy every soul
that can deceive their mind
denial is a blessing
I wish that I was blind

Iguess that it's OK
I think I'll be alright
reality's a dog
and often in may bite

but then it wags its tail
and comes to lick my face
to run from it is nuts
and maybe a disgrace