Because I can see

I'm dark sometimes 

But that doesn't mean I can't see the light. 

I'm secluded alright 

But that doesn't mean I'm not trying. 

I know I cry 

But that still doesn't mean I feel too much...

Just that I am done and tired and could use a sturdy crutch. 

I don't feel the need to talk about it 

But I don't keep it bottled up, 

Because as long as I have a pen and paper 

That will need to be enough. 

I'm different 

But that doesn't mean I don't understand 

I see through your masquerade and know you're holding back 

Treating this like a parade 

But you can't fool me honey 

We are and always will be one and the same. 

I speak a language without words 

But that doesn't mean I can't see you and read your hurt. 

Together we hide in our minds 

Nothing keeping us from screaming silently 

So that maybe, 

If we're lucky,

We can feel whole again. 

Honey, I know. 

And I promise that I will go nowhere. 

I refuse to leave you as broken and scared ad you are. 

I will be that gateway, 

That lifeline that you crave. 

And maybe someday 

You will let that lifeline save you or snap 

And either way you'll be freed. 

Because honey, 

These eyes of mine pierce the metal boxes that have solidified around your heart, And honey, I can see.

Reviews

[quinfinn]

you have a great deal of understanding about human nature and the nuances of personality, which is impressive. i can't say it is the first time i have seen this subject examined in prose or poetry but you have captured it nicely and with finesse and style. well done.

[Riley Bray]

Ah yes well sometimes I tend to write in cliched topics, but thank you very much for the praise. :) If it's originality you like try Stutter.

[quinfinn]

you did fine with the originality, i wasn't nitpicking. you did great. i liked this very much.

[Riley Bray]

Ah I see. Alright and thanks again. ;)

[Lina Grey]

"read you're hurt" your? you're would be you are, and "read you are hurt" doesn't make sense to me...
anyway, beautiful write. love the ending, and I actually found I could relate to it a lot. some of your rhymes seem a little forced to me, but nothing too noticeable and overall it's an excellent, heart-tugging piece :)

[Riley Bray]

You're right, but I wrote this on my phone so I can't spell quite right, (nor can I post pictures, ugh), but thanks for the review.

[Lina Grey]

ahh... phones can be difficult... you're welcome :)

[Riley Bray]

Oy you're telling me!

[Lina Grey]

haha I don't even have a smart phone and I get frustrated with them X3

[Riley Bray]

Lol You must be a sister of mine! XD

[Lina Grey]

I always knew I had one somewhere... XD

[Just Kim]

such a heart tugging read,
Your last stanza hit me, i love theimagery in it as well.
excellent write

[Riley Bray]

Thanks. I thought I had a lot if forced rhymes but thanks. X3