he sees me
but just for a moment.
no one around,
he talks to me
in a whisper.
acts so loud
and tough
with the other boys,
do you like it rough,
babe?
make sure
i'm around to hear
those pretty things said
to girls in
passing,
akin to the way
i wish i was made.
when no one
is around,
it's funny how
people can deceit.
when no one
is around,
you don't see these
tears of gold
made of
lemonade.