i love mind games
i love that i don't know
what's going on in your head
and you are guessing
what i must be thinking
when every move i make
creates confusion
and every word you say
are just illusions
when both of us are wondering
what every gesture means
am i laughing
because i am pleased,
or are my smiles
dripping in sarcasm?
is that a frown i see
or are you plotting
your next assault?
was that a sigh of contentment,
or was that a sound
of disappointment?
am i getting to your nerves,
are you as affected,
or is it just me?

have i forged ahead,
or am i still following your lead?
are you nearing surrender
or haven't i even
scratched the surface?
am i beginning to
see right through you
or are you still covered with layers
of doubt, mistrust, defenses?
are you starting to open up?
will you ever open up?

i'm still enjoying
the uncertainty,
the recklessnes,
the insanity
the elaborate schemes
the play on words
the battle of wits
will i lose yet again?
we'll see, love,
we'll see