More Than You Realize

I deserve more thought and consideration

Come to me with knowledge

With recognition

That I am human too

Not a child

Not a creature from the forest

Who has been out of society

Away from education

And no way to think for myself

I know who I am

And I know who you are

Have for years

But you still approach as if a hi is not deserved

Not physically or emotionally

I'm not for society norms

But I do have morals

And judgements on who deserves to not be judged

From the moment I hear your voice

From the moment my eyes flick across your skin

Or the moment I feel your finger tips

Or even your presence

I know you deserve more

So why don't I

Why do you see me completely different

Than you see the rest of the world

I am nothing in your life

Not related

Barely knowing each other

Even with the try

I am here

And I will always have a hand out stretched

But don't bite me as if I am some feral beast

Waiting to be unleashed at the smallest glance

I am here and I am me

How dare you not see me as anything less.

A creature coming out of the forest