The Truth Behind the Mask

"The poet is a liar who always speaks the truth." -Jean Cocteau. Words are deceptive, leading us to believe that which isn't true. But poetry cannot lie. It is the language of a heart unchained, unburdened by the trials that demand we be strong. Poetry is a crying out of the soul. And so, contained within, the outcries of my soul.

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I wrote most of this when I was a freshman/sophomore in high school. I'm adding some new stuff now and it's going to be more free form a lot of the time I think. As always, read and review!