I’ll help him find the truth

He says he is a monster.

All he sees is red.

He’s bashed in heads,

Broken hands,

And busted lips.

He believes rage

Is all he is capable of

But I know the truth.

He is a teddy bear.

All he wants is love.

He’s stroked my head,

Held my hand,

And kissed my lips.

I know how much affection

He is truly capable of

I just wish he could see it too.