The Pendulum 2022

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Cover Up Kate Hammer Roses are red,

I’m not going to continue the facade

violets are blue,

that not everyone is struggling.

generic much

Like you did, reading this page.

like me or you. I’ve come to the conclusion that Loving parents

life is not a series of juvenile rhymes

praise, “You are the

people cling onto to make themselves feel safe

smartest I’ve raised”. Their love for you

The world is frightening,

a burning blaze.

stressful, saddening.

You disagree and you may think

Looking at the world

they are on the brink.

the bias

About to lose

the death,

a smoke screen they choose.

the arguing, the power grabs,

The Life You

is perfect. not

are I am

reality not

is,

perfect.

not perfect.

Plastered like that is In there you are

with obnoxious rhymes paint trying to cover a hideous wallpaper no longer in style.

the self inflicted pain, I think I prefer the rhymes. Roses are red, violets are blue, I’ve chosen to cover that ugly wallpaper, What about you?

mind may be thoughts not supposed to think.

There That you

your

may be parts of your body don’t appreciate.

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