Perception

Enjoy

Perception 

I stare back intently

eyes say a lot

to those whom

choose to listen 

yet they remain

silent

blankly staring

mocking me

black as coal

dim as my soul

yet they remain

open

I hate those

dreadful eyes

the ones

that look through me

that judge me, harshly

that give me profound, strength

yet

watch me crumble slowly

the supports that fade

the towers that collapse

the springs that absorb

every last

painful sight

yet they remain

alive

pouring hues 

and shades

of lucid grays

drunkenly drifting down

my pastel cheek

so i turn away

because

sometimes

the mirror

says more

then my eyes

could ever

fathom 

Author's Note

on the spot