Today’s word is “master.”
I felt weak
yet I acted strong
I was sad on the outside
but smiled without
I worried, fretted, and sweated
but smiled and grinned
I ached, stung and wanted to quit
but I kept plugging along
I watched you play with a proud grin
I wanted to join you
I didn’t have it in me
you asked me if I knew, but refused to admit
that the walls were closing in
you later chastised me for acting strong
when I was anything but
what you never learned about me
it would help me if you would…
is that I am the master of letting you know
only what I want you to
I’ll worry about you
leave me to me
The Tao of Bill 
So much easier to be honest in poetry, isn’t it? 🙂
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It’s a liberating format
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Fair enough.
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This is fantastic Billy, so poignant and beautifully written! In fact I like it so much I’m going to reblog – hope that’s ok with you :O) xx
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I’m honored. Thank you
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You’re welcome 😉 xxx
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This is great! Absolutely heartbreaking though, we play those cards all the time. Never reveal the truth, just smile.
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I was famous for it. Denial ain’t just a river in Egypt. It worked for me
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Denial works until it doesn’t. But we end up trying to spare those around us. I completely get it and that comes through in your post. Again, really great piece.
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Thank you so much
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