Yu-Gi-Oh! Fan Fiction ❯ Mistaken Perceptions ❯ One-Shot

*Author's Note: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh!, its characters, or anything else relating to it. I do, however, own this poem, and you should ask for my permission before using it anywhere.

This poem is from the POV of Bakura Ryou. I recognize that it's not the normal yin/yang sort of topic, and so I would appreciate feedback on whether the subject worked or not. Thanks in advance!*

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"Mistaken Perceptions"

His eyes so hard
His mouth so cruel
The wild flair of his hair
My soulmate
My other
My hidden self
Oh, if they only knew!

They pity me,
Those other ones,
Who think I'm as I appear --
Innocent
Virtuous
Different from him...
The one that shares my soul.

But no, I'm not
I'm just like him
I know I'm cruel at heart, too
I'm angry
I'm vengeful
I can but try
To stay under control

And if it breaks
I do not know
What awful things I would do
I can't think
I won't think
I won't admit
Who I would become then.

But even now
I'm dark inside
I have no hope anymore
I am lost
I am cursed
I should just be
Left alone to my doom.

They think I'm kind
And warm inside
But I know they see just lies
In my eyes
In my heart
They only see
Their mistaken perceptions.