Dark Brown Eyes

Behind these eyes
there are feelings
of guilt and shame
for giving a small
fragment of self
to undeserving individuals
for sharing love
for caring.

Behind these eyes
there are feelings
of sadness
and loneliness
because a desperate
soul put a fragile
heart at risk
tears have forgot
about falling.

These eyes long
to be touched
by a miracle again.

They yearn for happiness
They desire companionship
They deserve attention.

False fronts
to hold back emotions
protection for the inner self.

These dark brown eyes
need a reflection of a
special someone's face
who can give them vision.

Nicholl McGuire