You May Look At Me Poem by Lauren Beasley

You may look at me
But don't look too close
I'm afraid you'll see
What I find so gross

With all stripped away
I feel so exposed
I don't think you'll stay
Seeing what's enclosed

I hid so much pain
Behind layers, thick
They cover a stain
The sight makes me sick

Look closely and see
My flaws and my shame
Unable to be
Proud of my own name

Instead, please stay far
Look only in glance
Right here where we are
I don't stand a chance

You're safe over there
And I'm safe that way
I hope you won't dare
Look closely today