Look A Lil Deep Inside Poem by mbaimbai phathutshedzo

Please don't judge me by my face,
By my religion or my race.
Please don't laugh at what I wear,
Or how I look or do my hair.

Please look a little deeper
Way down deep inside,
And although you may not see it,
I have a lot to hide.

Behind my clothes, the secrets lie.
Behind my smile, I softly cry.
Please look a little deeper,
And maybe you'll see,
The lonely boy inside me.

Please listen carefully to him,
He'll show that he's insecure.
Please try and be a friend to him,
And show him that you care.

Please just get to know him,
And maybe you'll see,
That if you look deep enough
You'll see the real me