The Imposter Poem, by WinterBunny, at My poetic side

The Imposter

They said I could be

Just like them

They said it would bring happiness.

They blurred my thoughts.

I believed their words.

I wanted their life

So I listened to them.

I followed their lie.

I put on their mask

I ignored my true self.

I enjoyed their life.

I thought it was mine.

Little did I know - it was all a lie.

It seemed so great

The popularity, the fun

But after a while

Their life that I bought

Didn’t seem so nice

Their style was expensive.

Their expectations, just out of reach

They had said they loved me.

But why didn’t I feel it?

As I sat there with them

With a fake smile on my face

I wondered why I was there.

Why I felt so empty

What had changed?

I thought back to my life.

My life before them

I remembered when there was no hustle.

No obligation to please

Things were much simpler then.

But I was happy now, wasn’t I?

Wasn’t I?

I had riches and fame.

Friends and nice clothes

So why didn’t I feel full?

What was it I had

Before my life with them

The thing that made me whole

As I reflected

I realized what I had done.

How naive I had been

I knew it now

I gave up my identity for theirs.

But there is still hope.

Can’t I still be myself?

I don’t have to believe their lies.

Though I bought their life

I will not sell it

Instead of a prison, I will use it as a gift.

To show others the lie

To show them they can be themselves

You don’t need to be fake.

An imposter in their life

Instead, turn to the One.

The One who made you - YOU

You will find you are not alone.

You will find true happiness.

No, not happiness

Happiness is fleeting

But joy - true joy

The real living water

That only He can give.

Author: WinterBunny ( Online)
Published: October 8th, 2025 13:51
Comment from author about the poem: This poem is about the pressure to be like everyone else and how easy it is to lose sight of your true self while trying to fit in.
Category: Reflection
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