Your Eyes

I stare into the eyes of one who hurt me long ago

I listen to the words you speak and wonder if you know

Just how I feel and how I wonder if what you say is true

And then I look into your eyes and all I feel is you.

The emotions that come bounding out of shades of brown and green

I hated you and now I love--there is no in between

Just from one glimpse of all the love you harbor in your eyes

And I've gone down, under again, bombarded by your lies.

Why can't I stay away from you? I know I'll just get hurt

But love refuses to play fair, and this is what it's worth

My heart hardens each time you slam it down against the ground

I hate this pain, I hate this dark, I hate this plunging down. 

Each time I start to wizen up and leave these broken sighs

I glance up at you and with one look am lost inside your eyes.

Your captivating gaze is all it takes to bring me safely home

No matter how my brain says no, my heart is on its own

And even as I huddle within your warm and loving arm

I prepare myself for next time when you're sure to bring me harm.

Girls...this poem is for you. If you're in a relationship like this..{{I was once}}..you need to get out. It doesn't matter how perfect he seems. He isn't--he just likes to be in control. And he doesn't care what it takes to have that power. Loves ~ Jen