Fooled

Fooled by the smile

A charmer from the start

Behind closed doors the true colors come out

When we walk out in public the mask comes on

You aren't who you say you are

Fooling others with the smile on your face

No one can see through what I see

Fooled by your appearance, acting perfect in every way

Then the door closes and shallowness is consumed

Fooled into loving that once charming soul

An image created to capture your pray

Hunting like animals then throwing it all away

Fooled by your dreams, which were never the same

Fooled by your appearance that turned out to be the same

You never truly know a person till the mask is removed

Until then you will always be fooled

We can be as careful as possible but they still creep in. As someone who struggled with an abusive relationship both physical and emotional, I know that it is hard to see when someone is actually treating you right or just putting on a show. We need to learn more about the other person before we jump any ships, be mindful of the way they act and things they do. No one deserves to be played like a fool or mistreated. God sees it all, you are never alone. Let God guide you into making the right choices especially with a significant other.