Behind Those Eyes

Behind Those Eyes

What’s behind those dark brown eyes?
A scheming mind, a selfish streak
Blaming others, with blatant lies
Words of scorn crammed in cheek
Emptied on a victim when confronted
Defensive beyond any other I’ve known
Dismissive, emphatic, if cover blown.

David Cox 13/09/23
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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