A fragile paper veil pulled over my eyes

A thin protection from the world I’ve grown to despise

How could I know any better when you taught me how

To hate.

 

The atmosphere is painted black

A smile given, all I wanted was a smile back.

It’s hard to breathe when I am suffocating under

Your unhappiness.

 

You, you could see through

If only you would ask me how

You, never knew

Just how hard it is to be myself with you.

 

Affection only comes so often

Maybe time will soften all these damaged memories.

You don’t ask so I won’t tell you

What I’ve meant to say for all this time.

 

Do what you do

And act as if there’s nothing wrong

I never knew you

Maybe some day you will let me see the truth.