Beyond Pretense

Beyond pretense lies the ability
to be who you really aren't
and to challenge the world
to unmask the fraud
it is so needful to embrace

Sit rapt in the moment
beguiled by my spiel
as I measure my breath
for the stories to unfold
and dare you to trust your patience
to save you

Listen closely
for as I skirt the truth
it is revealed
the disguise becomes the evidence
only the wisest realize
that the best place to hide a lie
is in plan sight