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When I Look

July 4, 2023
By DEZ BRONZE, Detroit, Michigan
DEZ BRONZE, Detroit, Michigan
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Favorite Quote:
Recognize that 'unlearning' is the highest form of 'learning'. - Rumi


When I look at her, I see perfect.

 

When I look at her, I see flawless.

 

When I look at myself, I see an issue.

 

When I look at myself, I see development.

 

When I look at anyone else, I judge them.

 

Do I mean to judge them?

 

Do I mean to judge her?

 

I do not know what I mean.

 

All I know is that what I see is what I want to be.

 

When I see her, I see someone who has freedom.

 

When I see her, I see someone who has friends.

 

Why do I not have freedom?

 

Why do I not have friends?

 

Why do I not know?

 

Was it because of my jealousy?

 

Was it because of my loss?

 

Was it just because?

 

I do not blame her for my pain.

 

I do not blame them for my shame.

 

I only wish for the things others have.

 

Which is a lot I can get if I try and stop whining.

 

Looking at all the people before me, I see issues, problems, mess-ups, stress, and fear.

 

When I look out at her, I see confidence and creativity.

 

I see something I want.

 

I see something I need.

 

I see something I know I can get If I try and stop whining.

 

But will I ever have it?

 

Will anyone ever know that I will have it?

 

Will anyone ever care if I will have it?

 

Will anyone ever care?

 

Will I even care?

 

When I look at her, I see perfect.

 

When I look at her, I see flawless.

 

When she looks at me, she sees…nothing.


The author's comments:

When we look at someone who we think is better, we want to compete with them.


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