I see you.

I see the way you carry the load of love on your shoulders.

The love you possess seems to burst from your seams, bleeding into a field of wildflowers.

I see you.

I see you when you sit alone with your thoughts. The thoughts you alone know and are afraid to reveal.

Because if anyone took a chance in your diamond mine of thoughts, they’d become overwhelmed by the pressure, the fire, and the beauty.

I see you.

I see the way you protect your sadness behind an illuminating smile.

Your smile is always the brightest.

Your smile is the shield you lovingly use to protect the world from your ocean of tears.

I see you.

I see you when you sacrifice for the greater good.

The greater good is your own crucifixion. 

You carry your cross well in silence.

I see you.

If nobody else sees you, I do.

If nobody else knows you, I’ll know.

If nobody else loves you, I will.

I see you.