Love On Display

I see an image of love
reflected in a camera’s lens.
A moment captured,
shared with the rest of the world
for them to gawk,
to admire,
and to envy.
But beneath those smiles,
between the layers of laughter,
there are shadows,
there are walls,
and broken promises.
Still, I keep it,
preserved in a frame,
this pretty picture
on display.

Marie