Time of Lies

Trust—

is a bubble

freely given by a child

as a gift to the sky.

Boundaries—

are glass walls

to keep us safe.

Smashed with enough force

will shatter.

Betrayal—

is walking on a frozen lake

each step reveals a crack

until you drown

Trauma—

is all consuming

ice at the base of the spine

sleeping in the same bed—severed

silent pain

Alone—

Is facing the wall

kohl smudged pillows

an extended hand

Ghosted

If hope is a thing with feathers—

It’s a bird with broken wings—

Flying