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Paradise

Alternate title: Fake me.

Paradise

โ€œHi, how can I help you?โ€

As I stand there, in the awkwardness that proceeds itself to perpetuity. I feel lost for words, yet I want to tell her. My story.

Itโ€™s more interesting to say a secret than lead with a lie,
Otherwise the personality in such simple story telling is truly nullified.
And I know and I know that Iโ€™ve got no hope.
Either way
Easy out.
This is the story that I spoke.

โ€ฆ
Yep, I lied.
โ€ฆ

And inside Iโ€™m thinking,
Fake me.
Fake me.
Just for fun, just for luck,
Why donโ€™t you sprinkle in some insecurity?
Say you live on a yacht, sailing the world and the seven seas.

Fake me.
Fake me.
Come on now, donโ€™t be shy,
Iโ€™ll take you away to catch the fish with me!
I can tell you like the sun, a straw hat, and a summer breeze!
ย 
Fake me.
Fake me.
Iโ€™ll take you for grantedโ€ฆ
and Iโ€™ll even take your eyes; your heart will sink to the bottom of the ocean.
When you figure out who and realise why.

Fake me.
Fake me.
Iโ€™ll take you for a ride.
and Iโ€™ll even take your mind โ€“ AT EASE! Itโ€™s just too easy to smile.
When you can live on false apologies.

โ€ฆ
Yep, I lied.
โ€ฆ

And suddenly, I feel like Iโ€™m running out of time. Waking from my dreadful daydream. I realise something.
Iโ€™ve come to the conclusion. That if anything.

Iโ€™ll surely
Die
Alone.

โ€œSirโ€ฆ

Pleaseโ€ฆ

can I take your order?โ€
ย 

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Lorna

Hello Mr Fish of the Sea.
this kept me engaged, I had to re-read it a whole dilemma in your head and they were just wanting your order!!
I understand this anxiety...we are taught to think before we speak,ย  but it can blow way out of proportion...maybe dont think just speak, at least it's not fake
kind regards
Lorna x

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The fish of the sea

Thanks Lorna, all my friends call me Max~ But really your comment means a lot. It also hits home. Overthinking and perfectionism are things I struggle with daily. Thank you for the read~

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Lorna

Hello Max! :)ย 
I'm similar'ย  the anxiety spike can stop my words from coming out my mouth...rendered speechless and all that
hope you are wellย 
Lorna

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The fish of the sea

Thanks Lisa. Not better than most, but getting the better of most of it. If you know what i mean! (I don't). What im trying to say if thank you my poetic friend~

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Being Me

Hi Max! So good to read you on here again. This is a riveting read! The last line draws a little smile from the reader.ย  Excellent!ย  We've all been there, haven't we? Thinking about what we are going to do or say about one thing while in the midst of doing something completely different. I always say ... you don't know someone until youย know them. Loved reading this. Entertaining and gets you thinking. Top marks x

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The fish of the sea

Hi Tina! I've been thinking about your quote all day. I've always been taught not to judge a book by its cover, but in desperation, maybe I'm forgetting that all together. Food for my thought. Thanks for your comment Tina, it's always nice to hear from you.

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Jim "The Lad" ....

hi Max! your writes are so good at prompting one to self reflect and ponder! love it!.....................................................your always friend!.......................JIM

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The fish of the sea

Haha, that seems to be the only thing I'm good at! I don't know how you guys don't get bored of my bs somthimes. But thanks Jim, sorry I haven't been as active as I'd want to be lately.

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Marion

Yep...last line got me also...loved the sense of confusion...realisation you're actually occupying 2 very different places in time and space in the same instant...this normally happens to me when I'm.driving ...oops...lol x

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The fish of the sea

Haha yes I've had the driving one before! I don't know what's scarier, not knowing what happened in the last 5 minutes or not knowing who was actually in control! Thanks for your comment Marion, you're a cherished poet in my eyes~

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Shaun Cronick

Hello Max and talk about hitting the poetry ground running!!!
I read through your poem twice, for you have delivered a captivating read and really touches base with this reader and hopefully on that matter-any and every reader who possess a pulse.
And been through an experience or even two.
You deliver the goods as always and thinking cap/inner self perspective goods as well.
Hope all is well my friend and thank you for top drawer human touch prose.
ย It's all good readingย  and really admire those glowing lines...

'Itโ€™s more interesting to say a secret than lead with a lie,
Otherwise the personality in such simple story telling is truly nullified.'

Hang in there Max andย wishing you well in poetry and life.๐Ÿ‘

ย 

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The fish of the sea

Aww thanks Shaun! Your comment means a hell of a lot. It also helps when I'm low, which is always the case when I'm active on Cosmo. I hope all is well with you Shaun, Peace to you myย sincere friend.ย 

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The fish of the sea

I'm glad you think so Mark. Sorry, it took so long to respond. Sometimes I feel like my mind I denies me the ability to write, unfortunatelyย the gates are closed as of late. More to come soon I hope... Thanks again.

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