literature

People.

Deviation Actions

Published: Jul 6, 2013

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Literature Text

People come and go, as sad as that is to believe––
one day you have them near you, the next they may decide to leave.

People are not who you think they are, or what them seem to be––
they omit parts of themselves to you, and show you what they want you to see.

People say a lot of things, but rarely have actions to match––
as time goes on, you carry on, unwillingly becoming attached.

People use you like a pawn, they take you by surprise––
they make you feel like it is all about you, when it is nothing at all; but lies.

People care about themselves, more then they do for you––
some even drag you along for the ride, once they are done, dusted and through.

People tend to pretend, that everything is okay––
when really deep inside, they have a thousand things to say.

People hide beneath their strengths, and cover up their flaws––
scared to be themselves, to get hurt, or to be a bore.

People are stronger then they think they are, yet rarely use their strength––
they tend to judge other's lives, not by experiences, but by length.

People take what they want, and leave the rest behind––
the rest could be you, out on a limb, cold, shivering and blind.

People care more about their looks, then what they think and feel––
some even throw it all a way, for what they believe is a better deal.

People are easily manipulated, controlled and rendered fearful––
afraid of life, of love, of others, brainwashed by media's earful.

People are good deep inside, kind, beautiful and true––
sadly as more time goes on, you realise the genuine ones to be few.

People have so much potential, we have so much to love and give––
if only we stopped being so selfish and materialistic... and really, truly live.

© Rocio Belinda Mendez 2013