You look at me as if

there is something different in my steps

my touches

my eyes

You look at me as if

this outer shell

means something

as if this skin means

something

You look at me as if

your pity will make me feel better

as if your kindness is worth

anything

more than the

whispers

You look at me as if

something floats over me

clouds me

scars me scarlet

You look at me and

your voice is soft

your words are soft

your eyes are soft but

when you look at me

It’s as if anything stands here but just

Me