Look into my eyes,
The light within shines,
Through the window into our souls;
Aflame with brightest determination,
And the darkness bleeds, cascades from them,
Like blood, blackened as if burnt by fire.
Look into my world, my dreams,
Only existing behind failing walls.
Just under the surface, pain and peace,
Intertwined, like ill-fated lovers.
What thoughts linger, inside my mind
You will never know.
My demons never show unless you take the time,
To look into my eyes.

© Tom Stanley