I see you there
you think you are hiding
but I see you
I just pretend
that I do not
I know you’re struggling
cause you refuse to ask for help
dope.
I am waiting only
for a small sigh
to escape
for a small sign
that you have acknowledged
that you are not
really
a character
in a movie
but a man
with blood and bone
smile and cheer
pain and fear
a heart that longs
despite many attempts
to run and struggle
within the boundaries
of your world
I see you there
have always seen you
you
the real you
that boy who wants
nothing more
than to play
and dance
and watch sports
on television
being a grown-up
doesn’t mean
never embracing
child-like joy
silly boy.
so give it up already will you?
give a sigh
and lift your gaze
and see me
here
waiting for you
to acknowledge me
so I can help
lighten your load
ease that ache
love that damned stubborn heart
I know you.
bet you didn’t know
but I do.
