Almost Real

by Momentary Relapse   Aug 1, 2005


I pretend I'm "fine"
No one knows the truth
That I fake this smile
While I lie about myself

I act like I'm "okay"
But this is all a lie
From my artificial wave
To my almost human laugh

I say that I'm "all right"
Everyone believes my words
Never suspecting the truth
What really lurks inside me

I smile to show "happiness"
But all I feel is pain
My lips frozen in a smile
As the lies escape me

I wish I could be "normal"
Everyone thinks I am
But my life is all pretend
This smile masks the pain

I know that I'm not "true"
All are oblivious to the fact
Not knowing what I really am
That I am trying to pretend to live
That I am a stranger amongst them
But I know I am almost real

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  • 19 years ago

    by XxFallenxFromxGracexX

    Great poem i can REALLY relate to it 5/5...can u read some of my poems and maybe comment or vote thanx :)

  • 19 years ago

    by why me

    hey thank you for the comment but strange is not always a bad thing

  • 19 years ago

    by CHOKE

    \/\/()\/\/...i totally luffed this poem...5/5...<3 Elizabeth

  • 19 years ago

    by Dark Savior

    Interesting poem, the middle seemed to not go along with the rest of the poem, though, i think that flow would be better if you could think about it, the middle seems not to lead as well into the rest of the poem.

    Stll loved it a great deal, excellent read, i enjoyed every part of it.

  • 19 years ago

    by Chelsey

    Excellent poem. I've felt the way you described many times! I LOVED how this was written! It was different, and its good to read a poem thats not like the rest! five from me!...
    ~Chelsey~

    P.S..I am so sorry you feel the way you do...I wish I could save you from your pain :(

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