Here?

Why don't you see me

I'm here

but you don't look

Why don't you see me

instead of the person 

you want me to be

Why don't you see me

why pretend

I'm someone else?

Why don't you see me

I'm here

aren't I?

Reviews

[Chris Shaw]

Sadly that is what happens. Some people want to change us into their ideal. Years ago I met a man like that. There was so much he wanted to change, I figured he didn't like me, so I left him. We should be loved for our imperfections as well as our attributes. Nicely penned and relatable.

Chris

[Laura Kate]

I can't tell you how much I appreciate you Chris - you have such a kind soul. Thank you
Laura x

[Chris Shaw]

You have just made my day, so thank you :)

[R.E. Ray]

Laura, I once heard women marry men hoping to change them, and men marry women hoping they’ll never change. An over-generalization for sure. Then, we have what you’ve written about. Maybe a mix of the above, or maybe a person (the narrator) who deserves better, unconditional love perhaps.

[Laura Kate]

That is so interesting, my experience so far has been the total opposite. Yet at the same time it was not a surprise for me to hear this. Thank you for your considered feedback

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the version that is real is what is best...so sad that some can't see that...
this reminds me of how two people are first attracted to each other---why? because of who they are now...so why in time does one try to change the other into what that person wants to see.

Makes no sense to do that.
significant theme in this write.
j.

[Laura Kate]

It's very true, and sad. Too sad that so many 'amend' themselves to fit.
Thank you
Laura