It is a sea
of insincere
smiles living here.

Shades of
shady intent,
false compliments
and hidden
under them
bitter lashes.

It is anxiety,
and a lifetime
of learning
that everyone
else maybe fine

but because
those I love
hurt me
I will never
trust easily.

Thus,
I reflect
on the pain
of a suspicious mind,

hoping that
my past’s
bitter heart
has lost
the painful edge,
and I can
make a new start.