Pretense Poem by Nancy E Alcorn

Edged in defiance, surreptitious tears,
Threaten to uncover, secrets, time buys
Eyelashes lower hiding the mirrors

Impervious glimpse protecting her lies
Solitary, her own space creating
Threaten to uncover, secrets, time buys

Walking on eggshells, hesitating
Stepping neatly rising higher, she cries
Solitary, her own space creating

As mirrored reflection exemplifies
Comes into the open wearing a smile
Stepping neatly rising higher, she cries

She carries herself with a flair for style
Expression impassive, eyes hypnotize
Comes into the open wearing a smile

As mirrored reflection exemplifies
Edged in defiance, surreptitious tears,
Behind the cover of pretense truth lies
Edged in defiance, surreptitious tears,