When I Look At You

When I look at you 
do I feel your pain
do I know your fears
do I understand

Can I know of the heartache
you live with each day
or of the many sorrows 
you collect along the way

Do I see all of the hatred
the world to you has shown
and know of your suffering
as if it were my own

When I look at you 
what do I really see
do I see the love 
that you have for me

Can I feel your joy
your hopes and dreams
can I share in your happiness
and know what it means

When I look at you 
I hope and I pray
that you will see me 
in this special way
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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