Brother

I have seen the sadness
Floating in your eyes
The pressure on your shoulders
The put down you despise

I can read your body language
It isn't hard to see
That wish for acceptance
That you really need

I see you look up to him
Try to make him proud
I have heard all your lies
Your screaming them out loud

I can read your body language
It isn't hard for me
I see you wish for acceptance
It is something that you need

I have watched you try and please him
Try to make him laugh
Watched you tread in his footprints
Follow down his path

But now its time, cant you see
Why don't you, stop trying to be
Someone you're not
Open up your heart,
Just let down your guard
Show them who you are

It really isn't hard.

I can read your body language
It isn't hard to see
That wish for acceptance
You think you really need

Its time to change your body language
The winding road you lead
You will find acceptance, inside
Time to plant that seed.

By Olivia Lynn