Paradise
Alternate title: Fake me.
“Hi, how can I help you?”
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.
It’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 I’ve got no hope.
Either way
Easy out.
This is the story that I spoke.
…
Yep, I lied.
…
And inside I’m thinking,
Fake me.
Fake me.
Just for fun, just for luck,
Why don’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, don’t be shy,
I’ll take you away to catch the fish with me!
I can tell you like the sun, a straw hat, and a summer breeze!
Fake me.
Fake me.
I’ll take you for granted…
and I’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.
I’ll take you for a ride.
and I’ll even take your mind – AT EASE! It’s just too easy to smile.
When you can live on false apologies.
…
Yep, I lied.
…
And suddenly, I feel like I’m running out of time. Waking from my dreadful daydream. I realise something.
I’ve come to the conclusion. That if anything.
I’ll surely
Die
Alone.
“Sir…
Please…
can I take your order?”
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Comments
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, but it can blow way out of proportion...maybe dont think just speak, at least it's not fake
kind regards
Lorna x
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~
Hello Max! :)
I'm similar' the anxiety spike can stop my words from coming out my mouth...rendered speechless and all that
hope you are well
Lorna
hi there Max enjoyed your muse this morning, hope your doing well.
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~
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. Excellent! 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 you know them. Loved reading this. Entertaining and gets you thinking. Top marks x
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.
hi Max! your writes are so good at prompting one to self reflect and ponder! love it!.....................................................your always friend!.......................JIM
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.
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
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~
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.
It's all good reading and really admire those glowing lines...
'It’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 and wishing you well in poetry and life.👍
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 my sincere friend.
Thank God you share what you write!
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, unfortunately the gates are closed as of late. More to come soon I hope... Thanks again.