Do I Really Matter? Poem by Renee Tidmore

Do I really matter?
Do I really count?
Do my feelings show?
Do you really know?

Can you read my eyes?
Can you see what's behind my smile?
Can you read my thoughts?
Do you really want to know what's on my mind?

Yes, I really matter - I am an individual.
Yes, I really count - I am a human being.
Yes, my feelings show - I am a caring person.
You should know all these things because I am unique.

My eyes can be smiling or have tears.
My smile can be warm or show sadness.
My thoughts are happy and sad.
My mind has opinions just wanting someone to listen.