When I Pretend
That look
We went through August
Not a drop of sun fell before us
Don't ignore the signs
I know you'll get out of bed for the sunshine
The sun's gaze will find us again
Remember the playlist I made for you?
Much more than friends
I always hide my pain from you,
but you always seem to know when I pretend
That look, so moreish
Lost in your eyes
Just like a tourist
Have I overstepped the line?
You know I meant what I said
Every time
The sun's gaze will find us again
Remember the playlist I made for you?
Much more than friends
I always hide my pain from you,
but you always seem to know when I pretend
About the Creator
Frankie Martinelli
Musician.
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Comments (30)
nice
Beautiful
It’s so simple yet so sophisticated and satisfying. This is amazing!
I like your work, You Rock. Congrats!!
I like it and I never liked poetry. I am getting a thrill from it on this site.
Another first-class poem, Frankie! You've been on a roll recently! Well done on this - incredibly relatable and so much emotion in every single line! Congrats on Top Story for it!
This is really lovely. I feel the angst, and the hope, and the hopelessness—brings me RIGHT back to those more-than-friends feelings, past. "Not a drop of sun fell before us" is a stunning line.
Congratulations! 🎊
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Great piece <3
My friend said the same about me. She always sees it in my eyes that I know.
Some will read you well; others just skim for the key terms. Excellent analysis here!
Good work
nice
This was so good and honest. The emotion really came through especially in the repeated lines
This has such a wonderful flow to it. Very well done! congrats on the Top Story.
Congrats on your story
this was so beautiful and i loved reading each line congratulations on top story! :)
Great poem. Congrats on top story
Very touching. Nice one, Frankie.
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Congratulations on your Top Story🎉😉📝👌
Well written! Great poem!
This is Beautiful! Wonderful Poet Frankie.
beautiful!