Through My Eyes

She told me the song on the radio had made her cry 

She calls it stupid how a few chords 

could trigger such feelings. 

I see her as a bluejay, 

Graceful, breathtaking. 

If only she saw herself as I do. 

I see contempt in her face 

As she stares at herself. 

Brown hair swaying slowly. 

She sees herself as a seagull. 

If only she saw herself as I do. 

I press on the pedal of the car, 

Wind blowing, loud songs, 

As she sings the bridge, 

She says she sounds horrible. 

If only she saw herself as I do. 

Autumn leaves fall to the ground 

The oranges and golds of her favorite sunsets mimic the trees 

She takes photos of the sky religiously, 

And calls them bad. 

If only she saw herself as I do. 

 From her 

Head 

Shoulders 

Knees 

And toes 

She is awesome. 

If only she saw herself as I do.