Breathe, I tell myself to breathe
I can’t afford to cry
In front of those who don’t know
The reason why
I lie
About how I feel.
Please don’t be real
Be a figment of my dreams
Don’t have a face
I lie
About what I see
Blinded by the chaos of this city.
In response to NovemberNotes challenge by Sarah of Heartstring Eulogies and Rosema of A Reading Writer
Like this:
Like Loading...
Published by michnavs
Michelle Ayon Navajas (born June 23, 1976) is a Filipino poet, writer, and educator. She is a Best-Selling international Poet known for her books reaching the #1 spot within days of their release. Her 8th poetry book, “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark,” went straight to the top of both the best-sellers list and new releases on Amazon on short notice. Her 7th poetry book, “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” went straight to the best-sellers list on Amazon in less than 24 hours of release by pre-orders alone and eventually became the number Poetry Book on Amazon India on its actual release day, soon after the book rose to the best- sellers list as well in all other Amazon Markets worldwide.
Currently, Michelle holds the title of having 4 books published in a row to have made it to Amazon’s Best-Sellers List ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “After Rain Skies, 2nd Edition,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”) and 3 books on Amazon’s #1Hot New Releases/New Releases ("I Will Love You Forever, Too,” “It Ain’t Winning If Without You,” and “I Am In Itself Poetry In The Dark”.)
Her poetry appeared in several international literary magazines and anthologies such as Spillwords NYC, MasticadoresUsa, and MasticadoresIndia. Her poems “Holding Hands” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for November 2021 and “Love Happens” was voted as Spillwords Publication of the Month for December 2022.
She is also part of the award-winning ensemble of authors in two Poetry Anthologies, that are both Amazon Best-Sellers: Hidden In Childhood and Wounds I Healed.
Graduated with a Master of Education majoring in English in the Philippines (University of San Agustin, Iloilo City). Michelle was a former college professor, teaching literature, speech & oral communication, creative writing, drama, and theatre arts. She is also a graduate of Mass Communications major in Journalism (Centro Escolar University, Manila).
Michelle is active in her writing profession and works as a freelance creative writer.
Follow her online:
www.michnavs.wordpress.com
IG @poetrybymich
FB Poetry by Mich
You Tube Poetry by Mich
Amazon Author Central
Goodreads
View all posts by michnavs
michnavs 
Oh dear! After reading memories, I read this and all I want to do is send tons of hugs across ❤ ❤
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hoping to catch up..thanks so much..😊
LikeLike
Beautiful poem Mich 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you so much🤓
LikeLiked by 1 person
Lying to ourselves can be a form of self preservation; especially if the truth is too devastating to face. Powerful poem. ❤️
LikeLiked by 1 person
That is so true..☺☺
LikeLike
This was deep.. And I doubt there are many who have not lied to themselves .. ❤ the courage is in facing the truth and taking off the masks worn. ❤ xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
Yes Sue..we have to have the courage to take off or masks when the right time comes
LikeLiked by 1 person
And we will and do.. 🙂 xxx
LikeLiked by 1 person
So sad she cannot cry? Or she is and she’s lying. So sad she is blinded by the city lights and the person she wonders why, does not see her.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oohhhh..you enunciate it so well mandy…thanks
LikeLiked by 1 person