I am a liar

I would look silly if I acted
how I felt most of the time

so I maintain a professional
demeanor whilst my
heart rejoices!

this sharade of
sobriety, staidness
is a necessary lie
I know

no more so
than the glory of
your beauty, our spirits
sitting here in these
wonderful vessels

working hard and
returning to more of this mascarade:
homes as houses
pure eternal love as family.

You should know
that is why I say it now

I am a liar most of the time;
I love you so much more
than I dare to show.