I See You

Hey there, my boy, I see you

I see you

I see you

I see you

Hey there, my boy

I see you

I see you

I see you

I see you

I see you holding back your emotions

Unsure how to navigate the storm of feelings inside

Without a safe space to let them out

I see you fighting back your tears

Because someone once told you

Boys don't cry

I see you working so hard

To earn everyone's approval

Crafting an intricate plan

Thinking if I do this

If I act like that

And behave like this

Maybe

Just maybe

They'll notice me

But my boy being noticed is not the same as being seen

I see you

I see you

Hey Ricky, I see you

If only I could go back in time

And give you one piece of advice

It would be that there are only two people in this world

That you truly need to make proud

Your eight-year-old self and your eighty-year-old self

I see you

I see you

I see you

Thank you