Eyes
so quiet
hold an ocean within
a steady gaze
speaks silent strength
eyes
so deep
to wade into
find or lose yourself
eyes
so wise
read you inside out
soaked in tears
dried in steel
smile that is just that – a smile
neither sorrow nor joy
tender hands
powerful soul
life’s journey
has not yet killed hope nor dreams
prayers for you
and much love
dear daughter, be thou happy
be thou mine!
Adhyapika 
2 responses to “Eyes so quiet”
This makes realize that when own daughter was young I didn’t take time to look into her eyes, to treasure her, caught up as I was in work and “career.” Your poem says to me, Blessedly it’s not too late.
About the last line, I’m reading it not as a desire for possession but as a prayer for togetherness, a union of spirits.
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Thanks Albert! We really do not know what the other person is going through, a little compassion can help, I guess.
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