To Be Seen
by Audrey Lowell
Can you really see me?
Do I see you?
Beyond your beauty, or dimples, or those new converse you wear
What is it about you that will never be seen?
People see me
Attractive, wide smile, thick hair
She must have everything
Her life must be perfect
Do you see me? Really me?
Child of a single mother, no father, masked
What about you?
Well
Does the world see you, truly?
Our struggles, achievements, hopes and dreams
What does it mean to be seen?