Count the times,
the buttons pressed,
the lacey-seeded regrets

I pressed them down,
shut tight my eyes

I conceived it to be,
concerning only for tomorrow.

It bit me back hard,
even though,
I shoved with all my might.

I pressed down the memories,
my honesty, my quirks.

If I could recount all the times
I’ve shut down, reset, and rebounded,
I’d be gifted.

Accepting, I’m letting it flow.

Trauma disguises himself in cool shades,
an attitude and shame.

3 responses to “Disguised”

  1. johncoyote Avatar
    johncoyote

    I wore many faces dear BrittnyLee.
    “If I could recount all the times
    I’ve shut down, reset, and rebounded,
    I’d be gifted.”
    The above lines, me too dear poet. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.

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    1. BrittnyLee Avatar
      BrittnyLee

      Thank you so much, John. I really appreciate this reaching out and response 🙂

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      1. johncoyote Avatar
        johncoyote

        Was my pleasure and you are welcome dear BrittnyLee.

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