Perception

HIS   I showered her with roses Left love notes in her pocket I looked after her in passing And wore her picture in a locket   I asked her to the movies and then to a dinner date Her smile melted my heart But she said no, I’d have to wait   I longed to touch her skin To feel the warmth of her hand My dreams turned very hot It was more than I could stand   I heard a scream from the window coming from her house one night I climbed the tree to her aid to save her from her fright   Her hands ran against my chest thanking me for coming inside I kissed her cheeks and lips Comforted her while she cried   Her arms grasped me tighter As I fell more deeply in her covers My body exulted in the feel that she and I were finally lovers   I can’t wait to see her again My love for her won’t be denied Better than my dreams combined She will be my lovely bride

HERS   He flooded me with thorns Left notes hidden in my things Followed me in the halls His voice in my head rings   He asked me to a dark place And to a strange part of town He grinned like I was some angel complete with golden crown   He stared at me through the day his eyes red and gleaming I had nightmares of his presence And would often wake up screaming   I turned over to go back to sleep but heard a noise from outside A man was opening the window I couldn’t scream, I couldn’t hide   I pushed my hands against him but he came at me like a bear He smothered my face with his and I struggled to get air   I clawed at him, fighting back and struggled with all my might But he was stronger and in charge And I surrendered to my fright   I don’t want to see him again in nightmares or in life I can’t stop the fear from taking me It’s time to find the knife

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