i recognize the hollowness in your eyes
pain evident in them
i recognize every wince or jump
when a sudden noise hits your ears
i recognize every smile you fake
and every laughter you force
i recognize the scars on your heart
i recognize all this because it was me who's eyes were hollow and full of pain
it was me who winced and jumped at every single loud noise
it was me who faked smiles and forced laughs
and it was me who's heart was scarred