Look at Me

by Nathaniel Funte

What do you see when you look at someone?

Look at me, what do you see
a boy who doesn't care, who is easy going
who is not your friend

Or do you see a capable young man
who takes what is given to him and uses it at its best
who might look fine but is still self-conscious

Is this how you see me?

Then look in my eyes, what do you see
browns and greens mixing together to surround a black center
nothing but colors you care nothing about

Or do you see a passion in me, an interest
a pain to be dealt with, or a desire to do great things

Is this how you see me?

Now look in my heart, what do you see
a body with no use, no mind of worth
or feelings to care for

Or do you see love,
do you see me as a being of deep emotions
how I think and hurt and feel
do you see how or why I do what I do
how I can care for and love more strongly than anything else
do you see how I can change for my love, how I can feel love?

Now look at me again, what do you see?