you think you know someone

you think you know someone.
you think
you have them all figured out.

for better or worse, you have
their number.

but then they say something,
or do something
and you have to start all over
again.

the masks slips and suddenly
they aren't who you
thought they were.

it could be a word, an action.
a look,
but something tells you there
is more here
than meets the eye.

it could go either way, i've
gone through both. with one
you run from as fast as possible

and with the other you
run towards with open arms
and a welcoming heart.