when i see you

broken like a glass vase

crying, and no one can help you

because you’ve done this to yourself

or

when i see you

in your skimpy clothing

with pants that are practically your skin

crying, waiting for someone to understand

because you wish you could take back everything

i say

when i see you

you poorly insecure creature

who used to be the top

of your class

used to be the valedictorian

i stand up

through your devastation

i stand up