Eyes
“In the eyes of a mother
I see you as my daughter.
I see you as a gift sent from the heavens.
I see you as a woman who will grow to be strong and independent.”
“In the eyes of a father
I see you as my little girl.
I see you as the second woman in my life who I will love forever.
I see you as a girl who will grow to be a woman but will always be my little girl.”
“In the eyes of a sister
I see you as a leader, a protector.
I see you as someone who takes the bullets for me, so I do not become wounded.
I see you as a best friend even though sometimes you are mean.”
In my eyes, I saw myself as just a girl.
Born into this world just living through life.
Nevertheless, I am labeled with all things that give me a purpose.
I am more than just a girl.
I am a little girl.
I am a daughter.
I am a protector.
I am a leader.
I am a friend.
I am many things.
I am…me.