Hiding behind Bravados Poem

 

I live in a world where people live behind bravados,

they all pretend to be something they're not.

We have friends, 

but the word is used so loosely.

These friends laugh and talk with you,

share your secrets,

and when you are not there,

share them with others.

We call people hypocrites,

but aren't we ourselves not the biggest hypocrites of all?

We tell people we love them,

but the love has certain limitations.

Trust and faith in others is something we no longer have,

we've been hurt too many times,

so to avoid it we hide,

believing that if we love less and trust less,

Man can't hurt us.

But doesn't hurt and pain always find a way into our lives?

To believe in love and to trust people,

is a step not many can take,

but for those who do find that the secret to life,

isn't about what is expected,

but about learning to face the rain,

and realising that the sun always comes out again.

Written by & dedicated to Melanie. Continue to shine down on me 💓