Look closer

If you look into my eyes,

you'll see a loving girl.

If you look at my smile,

you'll see nothing wrong.

If you pull up my shirt,

you'll see my ribs.

If you slide up my sleeves,

you'll see cuts you're the reason for.

If you look at my room,

you'll see a girl who has everything she could want,

but,

if you look at my house,

you'll see a family with nothing to gain.

Things are never the way they look.

To really see the truth you'd have to look closer at our lives,

there is always more to people then what they let you see.

So, look closely

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

You never know what goes on behind closed doors. On the surface things can appear normal, in reality they can be a mess. I have known young people who have self harmed. What I want to say is, there is hope. The ones I have known, got better. They healed. I hope this is fiction. If it isn't then maybe it would be a good idea to talk to a health professional. Writing, I have always found to be a good therapy. Thank you for sharing your poem.

Chris

[Kathy Mc Cathy]

Keep writing my friend , discover yourself and believe in yourself , Its a beautiful poem , reminds of the time , I once overlooked someone , and now she is my best friend , really touching words

[Kat]

Aww thanks so much

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

There is so much honesty and truth in this poem. Especially the last three lines. They really solidify the theme of this entire poem. Thank you for sharing your art.

[Kat]

Thank you so much for your kind words reviews like yours keep me motivated to keep writing

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

Never doubt in your voice or ability. Always keep on writing no matter what. Because you never know who's heart you will inspire with your words, to become brave and take up creating their own art because of you.

[Kat]

Thank you so much Carlos!