My Own Phantom of the Opera
A face in two
A face in two
One true, one not,
I don’t let you see what I forgot.
The memories of times gone by
A life of half-truths and a bitter lie.
I shield this part so nobody can see
My personal agony and ecstasy.
Dark shadows that I choose to hide
Behind a mask from when I lost my pride.
Don’t look at me like some garish ghoul,
I may look strange, but I am no fool.
A face in two
One true, one not,
I show the world another shot
I show a smile for all to see
I want the world to believe in me.
A casual glance, a beaming smile
A picture of happiness I compile.
A diversion of the strangest kind
An image I want stuck inside your mind.
Pick this side, focus here,
Not what’s hidden by the other veneer.
A face in two
One true, one not
Which one do you think is true?
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Till next time,
Calvin
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Calvin London
I write fiction, non-fiction and poetry about all things weird and wonderful, past and present. Life is full of different things to spark your imagination. All you have to do is embrace it - join me on my journey.
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