I Look at Me.

I look at me.What do I see?
I see things I never thought Id see.
I see things that shouldnt be me.

(self discovery,right?)

I look at you,I see your face.
I know nobody could fill your space.
I'll suffer for you-I'll take your place.

(because thats what loves about,right?)

I look at them....I can taste their fear.
I can read their life in every tear.
They laugh,but really,they want me near.

(at least thats what I tell myself,right?)

I look at me,I hate what I see.
I see things I never should see.
I know things that shouldnt be me.

(but its ok to hate some parts,right?)

I look at you,I touch your face.
There is nobody who would fill your space.
You suffered for me,you took my place.

(because thats what real love is all about,right?)

I look at them,I cry for them.
I long for them,I want for them.
I see them,I know them.
I reach for them,I turn away from them.

(they arent lying though,right?)

I look at me,looking back,I see...
I see things that shouldnt be me.
Things I never thought Id see.
See?Now really look at me...

(because thats what you're there for,right?)

Jack.B.Feb,2004.