Between Consideration and Lie : Adult Poetry

Whe does being considerate of others’

cross the line to become a lie?

When the person you are born to be

begins to slowly die.

When you are afraid of being silenced

so you don’t speak at all.

When you are fearful to take a step

because you don’t want to fall.

When you are so terrified of losing

that you won’t put up a fight.

When you’re scared of being called wrong

so you don’t stick up for what’s right.

When you’re anxious someone won’t like you

if they find out who you really are.

When you’re worried to go the distance

because that may be too far.

When you cry yourself to sleep

because of confusion you can’t evade.

When you find yourself apologizing

sooner than fault was made.

You can never be truly loved

if no one knows the actual you.

And if they can’t accept that person

does it matter at all if they do?

You only perjure yourself

if consideration you use to justify.

The legitimacy to ensue your truth…

then becomes your lie.