The dream within your eyes

Have you ever been used? Ever been someone's stepping stone, either at work or in a relationship? The realisation that this is all you are to someone cuts deep. It hurts, and you blame yourself for being so stupid.

Next time, your guard is up. You watch for the signs. You build up walls so high it's hard for anyone to break them down. You give people enough rope to hang themselves, hoping that one day someone will prove themselves worthy. You've learned to value yourself and your intuition.

The dream within your eyes is about reading people and the games they play.

"I see the sun on the horizon"

The awakening - Spotting the game early enough to know you're in it.

"I see the moon light up the sky"

Illumination - Understanding the rules of the game.

"I see you burn the darkest winter"

Caution - Knowing the pain someone is inflicting.

"I see the dream within your eyes"

Vindication - Seeing the end game, and knowing you won't be fooled.