YOU’RE A TERRIBLE LIAR

• Jazmyne Sternbeck, Grade 10
• Poetry
• 2018

Please tell me that this isn't just another excuse to be sad
Tell me I'm not all alone I know you're a terrible liar
But right now that's all I want from you
Just whisper beautiful lies in my ear
Tell me I'm okay, that I am the perfect sister
Tell me that I'm not just the person staring outside the window
Tell me I’m the person outside the window that every one is staring at
Tell me I don't have one foot in a grave
Tell me I don't have writers block
Tell me I won't have to die
Tell me I don't have to live either
Tell me that I'm not like everyone else
Tell me that there is a possible solution to all my problems
Tell me I’m the solution to yours
Tell me I have no reason to tired all the time
Tell me that its just a phase
Tell me that tomorrow is gonna be a good day
Tell me that my Dad is about to walk through those doors
Please just tell me that you're not gonna let me down
You're a terrible liar