People Pretend

People pretend,
But they really don’t care,
They seem genuine,
But they’re blowing hot air,
For all they demand,
Is attention and fare,
Yes people pretend,
But they really don’t care.

People are cruel,
They will suck you right in,
You’ll think you are loved,
But it’s only a spin,
That speaks of acceptance,
But drips with chagrin,
Yes people are cruel,
They will suck you right in.

People will judge,
Till hypocrisy gleams,
Emotional drama,
Enchants so it seems,
Convincing you that,
You’re a waste of good dreams,
Yes people will judge,
Till hypocrisy gleams.

People will laugh,
At the mess that is you,
A mental health struggle,
So drenched in taboo,
The stigma eroding,
Denying what’s true,
Yes People will laugh,
At the mess that is you.

People pretend,
To be current and cool,
But deep underneath,
They are jealous and cruel,
Accepting of nothing,
They preach like a tool,
When people pretend,
All I see is a fool.

© The Complicated Bunny – 10 Feb 2023