I am an illusion

Location

A facade of what you want me to be.

You want nice, I am perfectly pleasant

You want smart, I am intelligent

You want silent, I am mute

When people need me I am there

If I am sad and they need someone happy I am ecstatic

If I am irritated and they need someone patient I am the essence of patience

That is what I do.

I am an illusion; I am someone that adapts to survive

Too many times I’ve sat unhappy with my action but pleased someone else is pleased

It’s my natural high, through the years I have been on this addictive drug

I want to say:

Now it’s my turn

I want to be loud, I will be obnoxious

I want to be silly, I will be goofy

I want to be lethargic, I won’t even move

No more of the compliance.

No more of the mask I wear for people.

But

This world does not comply for me, this world shapes me.

I am an illusion, so good at what I do.

I even have myself fooled.

Poetry Terms Demonstrated: 

Comments

Additional Resources

Get AI Feedback on your poem

Interested in feedback on your poem? Try our AI Feedback tool.
 

 

If You Need Support

If you ever need help or support, we trust CrisisTextline.org for people dealing with depression. Text HOME to 741741