As they lay wrapped
In a blanket of deceit
On a bed cushioned with lies,
They soundly sleep.
Cheek to shoulder
Silk hands to chest.
Deep breathing with a shallow heart
They’ll surely rest.
And at that moment
When sunshine breaks,
She’ll be forgotten
Shortly after they wake.
Mornings welcomed with
Butterfly kissed eyes
Flutter open wide as her heart
And as deep as his lies.
A kiss to her forehead
And one to her lips
A simple bitter taste
Of all the others he’s kissed
She looks into his eyes
And dreams of something real
She see’s past his weakness
See’s what they feel.
She lives for these moments
But he lives for these nights.
She longs for something deeper
She’s willing to put up the fight.
Interrupted by,
Realities’ kiss
A counterfeit smile
The smile she’ll miss
Her dreams now lost
She turns to the wall.
Braces the truth
As a lone tear falls.
Maybe tomorrow will bring
An authentic love
A crystal clear morning
Something her dreams were made of.

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