we learn early

we are taught early to believe

in lies.

in fairy tales,

in santa claus

and 

tooth fairies.

we toss coins into the wishing

well.

we wish upon stars.

we watch

the romantic movie,

and think

it's in our reach, it's never

too far.

it's an unkind awakening

to realize

that someone you

once loved,

was never real,

like everything else you 

learned as a child,

she too was a lie.