Dark Side of Human Nature

We all see what we've lost, and eventually open our eyes to the little we've gained, has happiness become a forbidden fruit, or is our true goal to keep sorrow sustained, every smile simply a ruse, your eyes dart down after everything you say, sadly people in life are cruel, and will only attempt to confuse, drag you away from solace in subtle ways, treat your body like an old jacket, just something to be worn when needed, act as if your beautiful thoughts are merely an annoying racket, a noise of no importance, a voice worthy of being mistreated, they act as if they know not the effect of their actions, they ignore the miserable look on your face, approaching as if its okay, as if their insults are refundable transactions, knowingly attempting to label you as a disgrace, your tears are the sick payment they wish to receive, accepted behind the false pretense of friendship and trust, torn between lies, you know not how this life you should perceive, a majestic gemstone you are, one who people wish to rust, jealousy and envy compose the roots of this tree, a forbidden fruit everyone eats, but also one they deny to be.