Hidden within the depths of my mind
Are a set of words
A set of concepts
Too full of life for life itself
A set covered by
More socially acceptable
Words and concepts
"Socially Acceptable"
Does not make words like
PAIN or HURT
DEPRESSION or LOSS
These words haunt me
Painted over with a smile
"I'm fine"
"I'm grand"
"I'm wonderful"
Is all that escapes my mouth
"Socially Acceptable"
Does not account for
OBSESSION
Especially not for a topic such as
RELIGION
Or even worse
JESUS CHRIST
To simply believe is enough
But never to be fully devoted
"Socially Acceptable"
Does not account for
TEENAGE LOVE
Heartfelt yearnings
Devoted to completely giving
Only to one another
For the rest of eternity
"I love you"
It is enough, but
"I love myself more"
Is more appropriate for the times
That is, of course,
Without being too conceited
However much
LOVE
DEPRESSION or
JESUS CHRIST
Are considered
"socially unacceptable"
Never can one be accepted
Without just a hint
Of social unacceptability.