Why Do They See Different

Looking in the mirror

I see blonde locks,

Blue eyes, and whisker marks.

Why do they see different?

…Them…

The mere thought

Brings tears of anger,

Of hate, and regret.

They don't recognize

The differences between

Kyuubi and myself

…Them…

They see auburn

In place of blonde,

Blood red instead of

Eyes of sky without clouds.

The only thing we share

Are our ever-present whiskers;

Is that really enough

To make us seem the same?

…Them…

They make my life miserable,

With their hateful glares

And snide remarks.

They don't bother to

Hide their faces, lower their voices.

Whatever for?

"He's a beast with no feelings.

Nothing can bring him down."

I know that's what they think.

I honestly don't care much anymore.

…Them…

They don't see me;

Never me, always Kyuubi.

Someday I'll prove them wrong.

They'll see a blonde shinobi

With loud orange clothes.

They'll see a great Hokage

With eyes of sky without clouds.

Someday they'll see me,

Uzumaki, Naruto.

Until then, I wonder,

Why do they see different?