Skyla W

Can You See Me

by Skyla W.

I am worried but Devoted

I think of the world as a battlefield

I wonder if I'm gonna make it through this harsh and cruel world

I hear everyone pushing me to be my best I never stop going I see my goals sitting in front of me I want to reach for all my goals I am worried but Devoted

I pretend I'm in a different reality I feel pressured to do my best I touch my goals but never grab them I worry I won't make it I cry when I feel hurt I am worried but Devoted

I understand I need to do what's right I say I can but I don't I dream to accomplish my goals I try to achieve everyone's wishes I hope to be the best That’s why I am worried but Devoted

Can you see past the cover

by Skyla W.

I'm from the crown where royalty lives from my feet to my hair I am from the white hard walls in my home to the bright sky that shines over me feels like stars fills up my head I am from the fragile leaf that breaks off as time pass I am from holiday joy and celebrations from family gatherings to gifts I am from respect for adults and never talk back from ¨a harsh and cruel world¨

I am from a well, wrapped town full of lights and joy on one specific night I am from a hospital, a place with tall buildings and skyscrapers from bake and saltfish all year around over my head on my slightly bare walls lie some frames hanging down with my closest family watching from above I am from a place where I am safe a place where I am protected a place where I can call home