Captured by Truth
The floor is tiled in natural hues
Cracked and broken by design
As if imperfections add to beauty
An immaculate hope
That proves to go undefined
Like the tiles I lay naturally
Cracked and broken
Mud tracked trails leave their debris of rejection
Upon layers already sullied by their truth
Pieces beg to be pried from the dirty spots in which
They were forcefully embedded
Another foot always stands by
Awaits its chance to leave the print of its patronizing opinion
Each review an accurate exploitation
And another stain remains upon the corrupt mosaic
That survives as a façade in desperate need of replacement
Contrary to the belief that it will set you free
Prints of truth just fill the cracks with ugliness
And seal off the breaks with shame
-- Audrey Michelle
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