An original poem that no one will read.

I See You

R. Gaudreau 5/22/17

 

I see you

I see your worth and your perseverance
I see your beauty and your kindness
I see your strength

I see me

I see my flaws and my impatience
I see the blemishes and the hurtful words
I see weakness

I try my best to lift you up in your dark times

In the quiet of night I tear myself apart
I encourage you to see what I see in you

Discouraged that I can’t believe it for myself

 

 I see you through the lens of clarity

The lens of criticism clouds my reflection

Are we all the same?

Or am I so different?

You see me
You see my value and determination

You see me as attractive and intelligent

You see character

 

You see me.

How do you perceive yourself?

I see you in light.

Unable to escape my darkness.