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I've seen you before

By Alexandria B.
Grade 9, Kentucky

Hey, I’ve seen you before
I’ve seen you
On the days when light won’t
Come through the clouds
And hope won’t come in along with it
I’ve seen you
Looking, watching
Hoping for a chance to join everyone
When they fake being happy.
I’ve seen you
Wanting things
Out of those beautiful blue eyes.
Hey, I’ve seen you,
I’ve seen you
Wondering around on those days,
Those days when you can feel
Life in the air.
I’ve seen you before
But those times,
Your eyes were red from
Unshed tears
Like you were crying
Inside your soul
But you’ve never seen me
I’ve always looked away
Because I’m afraid to know you,
You on that side of normal.