Tell Me What You See

They see the world alright
But take a moment -
Really look into those windows of the soul
And tell me what you see
Tiredness or weariness?
Sorrow or tears?
Can you even see the pain?
Though well-hidden;
It's there lurking in the shadows.
Really look into those windows of the soul
And tell me what you see -
Pieces of the sad history?
The unpleasantness of the story?
If you only bothered to look,
You'd see it all:
A reflection of her trials
The pain of all she's been through
Really look into those windows of the soul
And tell me what you see -
It'd make you ask:
How can she stand so tall?