you think you're ugly

you think you're ugly, but you only see the reflection in the mirror.

you don't see yourself when you're biting your lip and focused intently on something.

you don't see your face light up when you speak of something you're passionate about.

you don't see yourself from across the room, smiling and laughing with your friends.

you don't notice how your eyes flutter in your sleep and you can't watch yourself languidly roll closer to me in the morning light peeking through the curtains.

you don't see your lips kissing my skin.

or the flecks of green and gold in your eyes during a sunset.

you don't see the excitement on your face when your. favorite song begins to play.

you don't see the way you look in the light of fireworks or sunrises, moonlight, or flickering fire.

you can't see yourself drunkenly dancing at a party,

you think you are ugly and it hurts me.

the reality is you are the most lovely person I have ever known, I wish you could see what I see.