When You See My Face

When you see my face,

You see a glimpse of my story.

You see love that has passed,

And love that is still to come.

You see the tears that I have shed,

And the laughter that I have given.

You see my joy and my sorrow,

And everything in between.

You see my soul laid bare,

Without mask or pretense.

You see me as I truly am,

With all my flaws and my strengths.

And when you see my face,

I hope you see its beauty.

Beauty that is not only on the outside,

But also on the inside.

Beauty that comes from the heart,

And that will last forever