What a powerful thing

The way the mind works

Deflecting and hiding

To keep from feeling hurt

 

Physically, 

as well as emotional

Convincing lies

To stay on this rollercoaster 

 

To tell yourself that actions

Were acts of truth and love

When really you were blinded

By what your mind was thinking of

 

Portrayed to seem real

No flags were ever raised

Forever burdened with said "love"

In which your mind has been engraved

 

So much so, 

No one could prove otherwise

Embracing said flags

And your ultimate demise

 

©kaylynnicole