See Me

see me as an angle
but am human 
paint me white 
but am only black in white
dye my hair
but the true color remains

i see things
but have one vision
i;ve got two ears 
but all i hear is sound
i've got two nostrils 
but have one breath
many we are 
but share one hustle

you give me your hand 
but i don't have your trust
you call me love
but i don't have your heart
you call me friend
but i don't see you when am in need.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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