layers of you

layers of you
that nobody sees
but me
surface shows a different face
than what the spirit knows
sadness swells in your eyes
but sharp edges shape your voice
soft parts stay hidden
depth is invisible

words that describe
the spirit inside
beautiful and rich
deep and brilliant
funny and colorful
disappointing is a hat
that doesn’t fit your head

rings of the oak tree
show it’s age and it’s wisdom
it’s magnificence
peel away the layers
find the texture revealed
look with new eyes
let them see what I see
the man
the artist
the visionary

pain and solitude
loneliness and heartache
brought you here
let love and faith
bring you home