If everyone who thought they knew
The things that moved inside my head
Would only take a moment to

Discuss these things with me instead
Of cursing me behind my back...
Oh, what's the point? I've always read

That no one ever knows they lack
Perception. This is true, and more,
We do not want to know. We stack

Our lies on top of lies. We bore
Our friends and think that we are kind.
We make assumptions and ignore

Dissenting facts... but I don't mind.
It sets me free. It makes me grow.
You can't see that? You must be blind.

And that is not forgiven... So
Just consider this my warning
To everyone who thinks they know.

Terza Rima. Apologies to Dante.