When I look at you I do not see the clothes you wear
Or the way you style or hair
I do not notice the makeup on your face
The shoes on your feet
Or the handbag you carry
No, not all

When I look at you I see your heart
Your big, bold, gracious heart
I see the way your eyes light up when you talk about traveling
I feel your excitement
And watch your feet do a little happy dance
As you tell of your next adventure

When I look at you I see in your eyes
How you are afraid to show up sometimes
But you do so anyway
Taking the risk and going after your dreams
Because of this you have unearthed new terrains
And found your own way home

When I look at you I see all that you are
And all that you want to be
I see how you hold onto hope
How you savor the memories
How you choose to spend time with those you love
And never settle for anything less than what you deserve

When I look at you I see all the stories you carry
The ones that make your heart beat with excitement
The ones that bring you to your knees
The everyday stories that make up your life
The stories of what is to come
You hold them all closely, they make up who you are

When I look at you I see YOU
Exactly as you are in the moment
You stand there with your heart on your sleeve
Your emotions spilling from your eyes
I can feel the energy you are carrying when you walk in a room
And I know how deeply you desire to treasure the moment

You don’t have to wear fancy clothes to be you
Your hair doesn’t have to be perfectly done
You are YOU
So beautifully imperfectly you
When I look at you I see you for who you are
A radiant, divine soul, navigating her journey