See me

See me – I’m standing here
Hear me – my voice is clear
Can you feel that I exist?
I’m not a shadow, not just mist


I’m here, I’m real – this isn’t pride
It’s not ego – I’m just alive
I like the silence, being on my own
But sometimes I long for a hand to hold


Strong alone through endless night
But I miss someone to share the light
To laugh out loud or cry with me
In moments raw, in honesty


I’m here, I’m real – can you hear my voice?
It’s not for show – I don’t have a choice
I love the quiet, but even so
It gets too heavy when I’m solo


See me – not 'cause I’m shouting loud
Hear me – even when lost in the crowd
I just want someone to understand
That sometimes strength is holding out a hand


I’m here, I’m real – hear my heart beat true
It’s not ego – I just need someone too
To laugh and cry and share the night
To walk with me into the light