Two sides
Complexity
Emotions torn
Between conformity
And the passion of my soul

A history
Damaged
Trust forlorn
Despondent thoughts
A defensive wall

I hide
Contemptuous
Respect dying
Aversion strong
Doubting all but one

A face
Lustrous
Adapting spirit
Becoming like
The men who destroyed

Why care?
Bewildered
All comparable
Deserving wrong
As they did so often

I love
Apprehensive
Awaiting hurt
Creating distance
So hard to find peace