Did I see the real you, not this imposter that I thought I knew?
Like a movie image that flashed and disappeared, showing the horror awaiting.
I saw your pain, your fear, your sorrow, your soul.
I saw the tears through laughing eyes.
I heard your scream above your laughter.
I felt you stiffen when loving arms embraced you.
Your confidence gone, fear filled your frame.
I saw it.
Briefly.
But it was there.
For now I know you wear a mask.
And I will watch over you.
I am here.
Your friend.
Your partner.
For you.
Always.
Sep 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025 at 1:57 AM UTC
Did I see the real you, not this imposter that I thought I knew?
Like a movie image that flashed and disappeared, showing the horror awaiting.
I saw your pain, your fear, your sorrow, your soul.
I saw the tears through laughing eyes.
I heard your scream above your laughter.
I felt you stiffen when loving arms embraced you.
Your confidence gone, fear filled your frame.
I saw it.
Briefly.
But it was there.
For now I know you wear a mask.
And I will watch over you.
I am here.
Your friend.
Your partner.
For you.
Always.
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