We asked Cozey readers to send us their thoughts on body language, and we got some beautiful writing in response!

A shift in one direction, a roll of the eyes, a genuine smile… Sometimes, there’s more truth in our body language than in our words. We asked Cozey readers to send us their thoughts on body language, and we got some beautiful writing in response! Enjoy the winning piece and the honorable mentions below.

Winner

See You

by Shayna T. Mason

I see you smiling, a pretty, perfect smile        I see you, a normal girl, stoic expression portrayed

With your arms open wide                 Your arms crossed

You stand tall                                      You slouch

Confident impression                          Diffident impression

But then comes along                         But then comes along

An awkward girl                                             An awkward girl

Your gaze is clear, it sneers                Your gaze is clear, I fear

“You’re not welcome here”                It says, “You’re welcome here”

“Join me,” I call                                              “Join me,” you call

As you glare                                        With a smile

“C’mon” I say, “We don’t need her.”                                                                    F

You don’t see her for who she really is          I see her for who she really is

A bright, struggling girl                                  A girl who will never belong

You just don’t see the brand names    You just see a chesed project

Just wait, you’ll see                            Just wait, you’ll realize

It’s worth my time                               It’s not worth your time

One day, I hope you see the truth.