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Because I cannot tell you

How the man you see at work,
in bars,
at restaurants,
is not me, but a shadow of,
a reflection upturned and backwards.

Because I cannot tell you

That I have given the portion of my love foolishly,
leaving it exposed, wounded, bleeding,
willingly abandoned util it ran dry,
leaving only cold,
leaving only me.

Becaue I cannot tell you

What power I feel in solitude, in quiet,
where only the echo of my thoughts are heard,
and that echo is of sadness,
empty moments,
and a cold bed to wake to.

Because I cannot tell you

How much power you hold and how much I fear it,
that when you look upon me you could destroy me,
unknowingly, unwillingly,
so with a glance I become the mortal victim of nonchalance.

Because I cannot tell you,
you will nbever know,
and though you may see me,
I will remain hidden,
and from my masquerade will keep vigil,
eyes upon you,
sensing the ache you call from my heart,

All, because I cannot tell you.