Because We Hide Who

Because We Hide Who
© Surazeus
2023 09 24

If not how simple trees explain death thought 
for why consultants twist adventurous tales 
reluctant blue for iron words core bent 
not quite as weird we think pink water purrs 
three times past barrier halls of fractured prayers 
because we hide who we think we should be. 

Yet blasting soothe past interrupted coins 
three angels faceless television show 
consider how clowns cook persimmon pies 
pretending how doors seal explosive words 
obliged with anxious game of pressured chess 
because we hide who we think we should be. 

Or apprehensive dare of cautious flight 
too timid to escape compelling choir 
encourages us to worry wary cats 
who might be skeptical if not for time 
expanding space with reticent despair 
because we hide who we think we should be. 

Inclined to tear book pages fortified 
with stern refusal more afraid than death 
now quick to opt for daunting terror phased 
demur as sneering angels still surprised 
our adamant doctors struggle to fate 
because we hide who we think we should be. 

Discouraged by embarrassing contempt 
rarely seen by photographers of fear 
not quite browbeaten though initial hoax 
could coax our seldom unready game too 
we acquiesce frustrated hope of death 
because we hide who we think we should be. 

Creative eagerness obsessing zest 
creates commitment fast as talent faked 
still lusting with green ardency of faith 
however fortunate we prove past zeal 
with sour sensuality through pursuit 
because we hide who we think we should be. 

Devotion popping bottles off book shelves 
complains why windows smear cosmetic blood 
ambitious for enthusiastic lust 
to ponder vicious passion past rebirth 
now more intense than doors of shadow homes 
because we hide who we think we should be. 

Round table floats above dream-crowded street 
with fervent eloquence of self-denial 
contained by curiosity through pride 
yearning for beauty to possess our brains 
encoded by affection of respect 
because we hide who we think we should be.