Do They Know

They think they know me, 
But can they really see?

Can they see the desperation,
Gleaming in my brown eyes?

Can they hear the sadness, 
Every time I say something?

Do they know my smile,
That is always quickly forced?

Do they know my friends,
Who don't always seem kind?

How can they know me,
When I don't know me?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2006

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September 25, 2009 at 7:55 PM
Goodf piece this was awesome! Ed
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