perspective

You're pretty she said

To hide the pity in her eyes

You're funny he said

Only to disguise the stupidity of your humor

You're warm hearted she said

Only because she doesn’t feel the arctic cold aching in your chest

You’re cute he said

Only because he knew your beauty wasn’t admirable like the other girls he’s met

You're makeups nice she said

I saw a clown wearing the same look at the circus last weekend, she forgot to add

You're shy you don’t open up much, he said

The cement wall won’t allow for such vulnerability

You're very caring he said

If I show enough and if I’m attentive the don’t leave as fast

it's the lies they say, just so you won't break.

but you know the truth.