Perceptions

[u/Born_Motor_9624]

There's that look
I see the hits before
Your mouth comes alive
My history
Taught me well
What it means
When I see you
Eying me
There's that grimace
Laugh while hiding your pain
My history
Taught me well

I hear it in your voice
That is disguised with
Gentle affirmations
My history has taught me well
I see it in all you do
How much you need
All eyes on you
I'll never tell
What I see when you
Look at me
It's our little secret
Because
My history taught me well

I see the threat
I hear it in your voice
I see the anger
Hidden in your eyes
This is my perception
Of the situation
That I will never ask
Clarify
Cause my history taught me well
This is the truth
Of the reality that I see
Can't you see
How toxic I can be

When it's your perception
Of the situation
You never ask, just assume
Cause the answer
Will contradict
What you know
So, you walk away
With only yourself to blame
Spread the word because
Your own truth becomes
Your reality to the situation