The Lovliest Lies of All

ravale

Time has a way of sweetening bygone troubles, 

Our one-time pains become distant mumbles.

The past we dream of is just an illusion,

Similar to a New Year's resolution. 

But like children, we persist, 

For an era that does not exist.

Nostalgia tells the loveliest lie, 

A lie we cannot deny,

And it hides behind a mask,

A mask we call the past. 

  • Author: ravale (Offline Offline)
  • Published: July 3rd, 2021 10:03
  • Category: Reflection
  • Views: 50
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Comments1

  • Goldfinch60

    But nostalgia can also tell us of the wonderful times we DID have.

    Andy

    • ravale

      Yes, I totally agree with you. But I also believe that our longing for nostalgia and the "good times" clouds our memory and makes our true existing memories sweeter than what they were.



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