Jeff's Poetry

grit

January 3, 2026 · Choice

not what you wanted to hear, not what is. exactly what you too face, haven't you seen this thin ice cut into skin so very thin? grit, grin, groan, grating away - slice off another layer of dignity, forget pride it must be a bad thing. never question that labels were simply plastered on our forehead for all to see. kick again, those with less cannot fight back. that was you yesterday, then today you are strong! forget that lesson, it no longer applies to you, kick the under dog once you, and tell your story like the abuser who once had you in chains. it is easy isn't it? to turn the tables when the winds have changed, the sails are brought out, sail away - into deep blue. is it ocean or sky? fathom not, it no longer matters when grit has become a cosplay we both wear our masks, till death apart, but it was not you a vow was made too, nah - it was the ego, id and super ego how convenient while wearing that silly smile. i love you. i love you i love you. why don't you just believe? and then you saw it crack didn't you, when it was you at the other end ... ... scars bring back not memories. best forgotten you're always number one, what you did not realize, is that it's not unique, it is human, all too human. to be able to disguise a flaw as a compliment, grit, grin, grating now - the earth finally spews forth lava. we've all been there, at an upper hand at a lower hand. and earth unfortunately has to see this drama! spews forth a hundred lies, disguised as truth and love. love, love, love why don't you believe?

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