I am told that I see with a distorted view.
Something that is a part of me but separate
causing me to focus on the worst parts of life.
And I am tempted to believe what they say.
Though there is never a denial to the darkness,
merely stating that I don't see enough of the light.

Could it be that people focus only on the light
Blissfully unaware to all that is so terrible
Does that mean I see what others do not,
That it is everyone else who is truly in the dark?

Now obviously one of those two is more appealing
But I am not as interested in comfort as I am in truth
If the reality of this world is so harsh
How sad is it that there is a need to turn away
Look the other way from all the pain and suffering