Lines of Lies

I can relate to this so much. Painful, but beautifully put. A brilliantly written piece!

Stephen, a honest gut wrenching raw write. It's not easy to look at yourself in the mirror and not like what is staring back at you. As hard as it seems, cutting yourself some slack goes a long way in accepting yourself, flaws and all. None of us are perfect, far from it. Please start breaking that wall down, the view from the other side is far from lonely-hugs my friend-

It's amazing how one can see herself within these lines. That's the power of poetry.

Ah my friend! There are always secrets!
But they are truly often hid.
Of all the dark thoughts we have had,
And of the things we all did.

None of us are perfect!
None of us are pure.
Hang that cross around your neck,
It's nothing but a lure.

We are child, man and woman,
We exist and have a choice.
Ignore what other people say
Remember your own voice.

And if it does not sit so comfortably,
Then you know it is not right.
So it's time to stand and be yourself,
And perhaps sleep well one night.

Ah seems Em beat me to nominating! This S is perfect.