Best Intentions

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Best intentions aside:

I can't be mirror,

Reflecting a distorted image,

Only you seem to be able to see.

I can't be the personification of abuse,

The memories that cause tears,

To rise at the most intimate of moments,

You'd never intended to share.

I can't be protector,

Shield carrying warrior,

Standing guard over your ego.

A wall covered in trophies

Stands testiment to your accomplishments.

All I can do is stand by, clapping

One hand to forehead,

Disbelief in mind.

I won't tell you the truth.

That despite opposite lives lived,

despite having always been trapped in this body,

My heart aches for your losses.

I won't tell you, I never write flattery,

In poetic form,

Lavish words like lover's caresses,

Drop prose like wasted kisses,

Squander time like black hole fated matter.

I won't tell you, behind your arrogance,

I see the pain swimming in your eyes,

Even as a smile lights your face.

I know that mask,

It's all too similar to my own.

I can't be mirror,

Catchment basin,

Black hole, pulling pain, fear,

Hatred,

Away from the darkest, deepest points of your galaxy.

But I will be here,

There, at a moment's notice,

When all you need is a comforting smile,

An inside joke,

A talented tongue.

I will be here,

Hand out stretched,

With the other clapping,

Probably in disbelief.

Despite my efforts,

You've managed become valueable,

Become a friend.

-tdp (4/30/13)