Wolf in Sheep's Clothing

They say I'm a liar 

"She's nothing but a crook 

The one that stole your fire 

A love you could only witness in books" 

"Don't look too deep 

Into her eyes 

She looks like a sheep 

But she's in a clever disguise" 

There's something strange 

About this place 

Something's changed 

It's a switch of pace 

Your heart is warm 

I'm not sure why 

It takes me like a swarm 

I cannot lie 

I'm not used to love 

I've only been abused 

But you're calm like a dove 

And I'm not being used 

It's beautiful, I think 

The way you make me feel 

But I fear you may blink 

And see through my "false appeal" 

I pray you won't leave 

Because of what they say 

My heart would grieve 

My sanity would be slayed 

My love is true 

I do not lie 

I would never hurt you 

At least, I'd never try 

Just stay with me 

I'll make you proud 

I'll make you see 

That I can be loud 

I'll show them all 

That I love you 

They'll stand in awe 

As we stand together, it's true 

I will not falter 

We will stand ready to carry 

For we will one day stand at the alter 

Ready to be married 

Author's Note

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Reviews

[SleeplessVolcano]

I enjoyed the story telling style of this poem. However, the rhythm was a bit out, despite the rhyme, i.e. it could read smoother if the syllable counts per line are more structured.

[Koiel]

Thank you so much for your input!