Poetry

Honest

by eyes + words
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Written by Jacob Ibrag

‘I haven’t been honest,’ with

you. ‘I said that everything was fine,’

and it wasn’t. ‘There are things I need to

work through,’ and I’ll convince you to let

me go. ‘There isn’t anything you can do,’

except stay when I’ll tell you not to.

Photographer Unknown

25 comments on “Honest”

  1. lifehostage32
    April 20, 2017

    Absolutely lovely

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  2. richcreativemuse
    April 20, 2017

    I find myself struggling with letting go or not of a good friend relationship, and I think your words speak to that which we all go through whether in intimacy or long-term friendship. To be true to oneself and to be able to let go of that which no longer serves me is an axiom for good mental health and well-being. I strive to put my attention on what is life giving for me. Thank you for sharing your poetry.

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  3. Ali Qureshi
    April 20, 2017

    Fine piece of work Jacob!
    I can totally relate to this.
    Looking forward to more posts
    from you as always. Cheers! 🙂

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  4. yuhublogger
    April 20, 2017

    This is brilliant!

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  5. beautifashionable
    April 20, 2017

    Great post. Can definitely relate!

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  7. ramblingunoriginalpoetry
    April 20, 2017

    This sounds like me. Oh how relatable and honest you are haha! Great piece.

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  8. Smitha V
    April 20, 2017

    Love the last 2 lines – ” there’s nothing you csn do, except stay when I tell you not to”👏👏

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  9. thereluctantpoet
    April 21, 2017

    This is an absolutely stunning piece! I really loved it!

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  10. johnsmithiiimxiii
    May 2, 2017

    I enjoy listening to you read! Thanks!

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  11. -Eugenia
    May 2, 2017

    Beautifully written.

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  12. danroberson
    May 16, 2017

    Learning to read what is said is wonderful. Learning to read what isn’t said is an art. learning to do both is a lifelong endeavor rich with treasure. Well written and very powerful.

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  13. hannahtk
    May 17, 2017

    Oh the lies we tell! Beautifully written

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  14. oneta hayes
    May 17, 2017

    Thanks for visiting me today and leaving a like on Simple Pleasures. I came over to follow Come see me again.

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