Doleful Eyes As I close my eyes And slowly begin to drift I see shadows obscuring my vision Not allowing my senses the freedom The ability to wander Far into realms potentially usable As I brush lightly upon feathered pathways Attempting to walk ahead of the relative darkness Restraints of invisible chains bind me Evoking tremulous sensations Yet through obscurity laying bare The diffident persona To the world a seemingly belying confidence Comfortable in the security of a personal blanket Tentatively trying to blossom like a budding rose Desiring warm sunshine to feed the soul Yet hiding within are fears so real Insecurities almost insuperable Do I dare take the risk? Or even expose the crying child within? Whose silent tears often stain the heart! Comprehend and celebrate the confidence of woman Forget and cast away doleful eyes And instead allow a sybaritic breeze! © Elga ~Indigo~ 15 February 2006 – All Rights Reserved 08H53AM