Xeno Hemlock

Now you see me, now you don’t.
I’m tired of putting up a front.
You show me your trophies, of course I smile.
For you I’ve gone another extra mile.
Know that every cheer I give to you,
Bits of my heart further break in two.
Every day’s a challenge to act I’m strong.
Still you applaud me but what if you’re wrong?
Don’t tell me “Hi”. Don’t say “Hello”.
Dive for my feelings deep below.
My strength’s a candle, it will go out.
If you wonder, friend, there’s no doubt.
Without a flame from yours or mine,
I will cease seeing my last lifeline.

“Now You See Me, Now You Don’t” is one of the poems in the anthology The Lion Eating the Sun.

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Birthed fom the clouds of dust, cats, Pokémon, Survivor, and philosophy, this poetry collection tells stories of life, love, and loss. This book also contains elements from the author’s other works and upcoming second novel.

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