Reality is proving tough, so
Fantasy comes into play
Many little hurts and compromises
In la-la land can be hid away
The remembering when and other hard-line facts
Discovered and put to use for a day
We can cover it up; have a good excuse
Never thinking of the harm that is done
Living in this secret way and then
Taking the time needed to recover
You wonder if it is worth all the playacting
When we seek the truth we have support
Game-playing should be a last resort
Tomorrow will bring a new sunny day
Then yesterday will be blown away
All is forgiven in dreamland
Just the failure of a new episode
I know the road I should walk now
Won’t have to be told
Spring is coming; bells will be ringing
Keeping toll of those who are wise
Someday I’ll be included, once
I separate the truth from the lies
Stanski
December 13, 2021 ^
Steve Haarman 