Behind Those Eyes

I saw in your eyes, the flowing of
peaceful pastels-
The vibrance of sizzlin' hot pinks;
glowing oranges; and the haunting
of vacant sea shells-

I saw in your eyes, a future
yet to be told-
A past that could re-write history;
spread thick with layers of stubbornness;
uniquely bold

I found where you hide; and where
you create-
I saw in your eyes, a passion for
life; living and dying-
and I felt your anxiousness; and
dared your knowledge of fate

I fell into the cracks, of your
dirty sidewalk thoughts-
Your stained-glass memories; of broken
dreams and schemes-
And I saw in your eyes; the silly smirk,
when you got caught

Somewhere far behind those eyes,
there's a spirit breaking free-
A soul tangled in a web of popcorn
garlands; Timeless frantic fits;
Somewhere behind those eyes;
is where I'll find; Me

© Lisa Hilbers
6/15/05