Gaze

Smiling, laughing, one look
Deeper, hotter, more intense
Surprised, shocked, pleased
No! Look away, pretend, go back
Smile, laugh, talk, short glances
Not the eyes, don’t look into the eyes

Dark, inviting, kind
Eyes that smile, that entice
Look away! Away from those eyes
Glide upward, dark luxuriant hair
Coiffured, thick, begging to be tousled
Look away! Stop imagining

Slide down, take in the perfection
Tanned complexion, not young; mature
Smooth skin, slightly roughened by stubble
Full lips, kissable, bite-able… No!
Look Away! Look Away!
Gaze away from such perfection

Reviews

[SleeplessVolcano]

You captured so well that allure of that "gaze", particularly the turmoil inside....that concerning conscience, trying to guide the mind, or the heart, to "do the right thing", implying that either it imagined where it could lead, or might have experienced that all is not always what they seem.

And, in the last line, the truth is probably told, yet in a lie - because no one owns perfection - even if physical perfection could be stamped upon a worthy body, the contents of the soul - all souls - lead a lot to be desired....and will expose any perceptions of "perfection"......:)

[Christa]

It is refreshing to find someone who understands the depth of this poem. Thank you!

[SleeplessVolcano]

Oh no, the skill lies not in understanding, but in the ability of the poet to express meaning in such a way that it is easily understood......exactly like you have done masterfully......:)

[Christa]

Thank you :)

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Brings back memories of my first year at university - too, too long ago. I was completely enamoured by a classmate who never knew how much I thought about her. Good write!

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

This is beautiful.
Full of passion, lust and temptation.
Love the way you wrote this one out.
I love the repeating line of, look away!
Brilliant piece.
Im liking your work.
Keep writing :)

[Christa]

Thank you for your encouragement :)

[cimmy wuv xxxooo]

anytime :)