What Do You See?

poem by: Royce B
Written on Apr 20, 2015

When you look at me what, do you see?
Do you see a lover?
Do you see a companion?
Do you see a friend?
Or do you see a toy?
A plaything? Or simply a convenience?

When I look at you what do I see?
I can't tell.
Do I see a lover?
A companion?
 A friend?
Or am I looking at a stranger?
Someone abusive? Neglectful?
Someone who just doesn't care?


The past has made me blind
I can't see through the tears
I can't hear past the crying
And I'm too afraid of the answer 
To ask the question. 
When you look at me, what do you see?

 

Tags: sad, love, confused, fear,

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Christopher Russon commented:
Lovely well written poem.

 

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