What hides beneath

Under the guise

of

spurious smiles –

animosity thrives.

Hollow gestures

flower

running counter to

true nature.

As

words likened

to

pebbles

impinge like boulders

shoulders weary

from burdens

foisted by others

as the illusion

dissipates.

The piracy of

adoration

ensues

leaving egos

not bruised

but shattered.

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Published by Shun P. Writes

Author, Genealogist, Writer, Poet, Podcast Host, possessor of 2 cents, Blogger and eternal student of life, who harbors a firm belief in his Grandmother's mantra that: "People need to get off of their rump and do something". All while keeping in mind that a cheering section will often get in the way.

4 Comments

  1. Stephanae's avatar Stephanae V. McCoy says:
    May 17, 2016 at 7:00 am

    Sad but true. Very well written, reminds me of the song “Smiling Faces.”

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    1. Shun P. Writes's avatar shunpwrites says:
      May 17, 2016 at 7:15 am

      Thank you, something pulled this missive out of me I’m glad you enjoyed it.

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  2. Ebby LeBlanc's avatar Ebby LeBlanc says:
    May 18, 2016 at 9:38 pm

    Well written!

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    1. Shun P. Writes's avatar shunpwrites says:
      May 18, 2016 at 9:40 pm

      Thank you.

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