As a child, I sat in silence watching my world of Mermaids
and  flying carpets swirl around in my imagination.  I've
seen monkeys that talk and true love transform ugliness into
beauty. 

As a young teen, I sat with a whisper on my breath that
never was heard.  I saw troubled youth come into my families
lives and changed us forever.  I saw struggle, defiance,
laughter, and heartbreak through the walls of education.  

Now almost twenty years old, I sit and watch with a small
voice that is rarely heard.  I see lifetime friends
struggle, a family almost torn apart, responsibility,
carelessness, and  tears.  But through all my years, even
though there are not many, there is laughter, hard work,
silliness and smiles.  But the most I see now is continual
true love, in all its shapes and forms.

Oh, if only you could see through my eyes.