Secret Silhouette

He tells me I'm special; he tells me he cares.

But deep down inside, I know that it's rare.

My friends and my family all think it's wrong.

But to leave him behind feels like a song.

I know what he wants, but I pretend not to see.

The way he looks at me makes me feel free.

He promises love and a life full of joy.

But I know in my heart that this man is just a ploy.

I wish I could leave, but something holds me back.

Maybe it's the attention or the sense of lack.

I know I need help, and I cannot do this alone.

But admitting the truth feels like a stone.