Can you see?

• Georgina Stalley, Grade 8
• Short Story
• 2004

Why does everyone look at the world as a thing to destroy?
I have never seen it as an ugly thing, but a thing of beauty and mystery.
Why does everyone see the need fight over material goods?
I have never seen a material good worth so much destruction.
Why does everyone forget to look at what love and friendship mean.
I have never seen them as a false way to become dominant.
Why does everyone see everyone else as too different to fit in?
I have never seen anyone not worth the time to try.
Why does everyone think you must have their sight to understand what they see?
I have never seen a view that does not have a reason for someone else to see it.
Why does everyone look at me as if I can see nothing that they see?
I have never seen what you see but if you open your eyes, could you see what I see?