Tragic Beauty

By: Leslie Li Hikida

You and I are just the same. 

Living in a world we wish would change. 

Reaching out our hands to touch the ground

when sharp, cold metal is all we’ve found.

We are treasured by those who can see it

and invisible to those who will never be it. 

Trying to speak as our words get lost

and all that is left in our hearts is frost. 

We know we’re beautiful within and without. 

Wouldn’t it be tragic if no one ever found out?