Expectations Poem by Robin Rodriguez

I will always
Be who I am.
What you see is not
What you should expect.
At least with me...

The surface is nothing
But a pretty mask over
What should really be hidden beneath.

I may be a little shallow,
But don't let that fool you.
I see more than I let on
And I hear everything.

My anger is pitted deep and
My life is covered with shadows.
But I'm not all dark,
That I can promise you.

I am actually capable of happiness
Maybe slightly happy,
But that's a ray of sunshine...
One you'll want to keep in your pocket.