Can I look, can I see.

Is it possible for me to see

To see with eyes not my own

Can I ascend and go beyond, to see not what you are nor who you are

Can I see not what others see or as you see yourself

Is it possible to see deep within and know

Can I see the potential that yet lies within

Can I see you as you are to be and all that you can be

Is it possible or just a dream

Too often do my eyes see that which others see

Too often have I judged

But a lamp burns bright if we will reach out and accept it

If we will look through the eyes that are not our own

If we let go of ourselves though the fear overwhelms

If we will reach out and touch and feel and forgive

I know grace has been shown me

So why

Why would I not extend the hand of beauty that is forgiveness

Fear of pain, fear of doubt, fear of judgment

The fear of once again the possibility of being wrong, of being hurt, of causing pain

As it's been said, I will face my fear and allow it to pass through me and in the end, all that will stand is myself and the fear will be gone.

I pray that what grace I have and have been given I may pass on

Grant me the grace to show others

The grace to see through eyes that are not my own