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?