Just because i'm the oldest

Can you see me? I'm more than just a face

Hidden beneath the shadows, trying to find my place

I'm the oldest here, holding stories unsaid

Carrying burdens, dreams in my head

Not a machine, I feel the weight, I breathe, I love

A human soul, not built from steel or love

They overlook my scars, my silent cries

But I’m burning with hope, I’ll rise

To be seen for all I truly am

Not just a number in their game plan

Recognize me, for what I do, for what I feel inside

See beyond the surface, look into my eyes

I'm more than just a nobody, I’ve got a heartbeat too

A human with a purpose, just like you

Heavy is the crown, heavy is the heart

But I’ll stand tall, I’ll make my mark

A voice in the silence, a spark in the night

Revealing my strength, shining bright

So remember me, not just by my age

But for my spirit, my pain, my rage

I'm a whole universe, with feelings true

Just a person, trying to break through