Can you see me?
Do you even try?
Look into my eyes
See past the outside
What do you see?
Can you really see me? 

I am strong
I am Loyal
I am Brave
You’re not looking close enough
You see only the shell
My Protection

I am independent 
Look harder. 
I am confident
Look Deeper.
I am fearless
You still can’t see.

Look at me
I am showing you who I am
I am showing you truth
Fear
Insecurity
Loneliness

Can you see me?
I need you to see
I need you to understand
Desperately.
I am strong for them
Love for them hides my weakness

My Friends. 
My Family.
They Need me.
So, I hide my insecurities in this shell
So they cannot see
But you see.
Can you see me?