Rescuer's Facade
Rescuer’s Facade Note: this poem was co-written with my friend, Brianna Harpel. She and I also wrote another poem (Where Monsters Prey), which is published on her blog. To read more of her poetry, please check out her blog, Spread the Spark . -=- I look into so many eyes Trying to see inside But all I get are masks Empty, soulless, yet ready to be allied. Setting all emotion aside, I must remember my guise. Remember the bigger picture that I can’t let my anger compromise, That which I negotiate. Pretending to be, this monstrosity To want to buy these children, Strip of modesty, Take advantage of poverty. Commit every atrocity… That I am here to fight. Focus. Focus for my sanity, On the truth, The real reason I am here. To gather up the information That may release them from fear. Masquerade a little longer To gather up these chains. Striving to keep hidden The prayers, coursing through my veins. The prayers to take...