Can you see me?

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?