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Tolleson, DL. “In Your Eyes.”
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Tolleson, DL. “In Your Eyes.”
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Description: Poetry—157 words.
Commentary: That special person most dear to you may also be the blessing that you might not otherwise receive. This is the proposition of the poem, In Your Eyes.
—DL Tolleson
IN YOUR EYES
DL Tolleson
In the eyes of the world,
I stood firm and strong.
Enduring obstacles—
Whether right or wrong.
But the world’s eyes were blind
And their senses numb—
Like the dullards who sleep
From bottles of rum.
My childhood chased me,
Pleading me to wait.
Manhood loomed ahead,
Whispering strange fate.
And no one knew of me,
Except God above.
No one really cared
Until He sent love.
Now I am in your eyes,
Crawling and so weak.
Living a gentle life,
Learning to be meek.
And in your eyes I’ve seen
Wisdom opened wide.
An Angel of mercy,
You’ve seen my other side.
I now fear just the void
Your absence creates.
I cherish your heart,
And know my mistakes.
At peace within your home,
I’m pleased we touch.
You’ve taken so little,
And given so much.
Only in your eyes
I’m blessed from above.
(I would give you anything—
Yet you ask not even for love).
