Masks

You see what I want you to see.
You can only base your opinion on what I allow you to have an opinion about.
You see someone who’s cold and rude.
I am actually kind and full of emotion.
You would never know that because I only show you that I am mean.
If you have been taken advantage of like I have, You would do the same.
You see someone who hates love and happiness.
I actually read romance novels and laugh all the time.
You would never know that because I only show you frowns.
I love the idea of love but once you have been hurt like i have, you have no hope and you see through the bullshit and the lies.
You see someone with a bad attitude problem, someone who doesn't care.
I actually cry at night and everything you say affects me.
You would never know that because I conceal my hurt with my “bad attitude”.
Once people know they hurt you, It won’t stop.
Do not judge someone by what you think you see.
You never really know a person until they allow you to know them.