Closed Eyes

Eyes choose to keep closed
Paining is what they do see
Life; earth torn apart

Eyes meant for beauty
Innocence and radiance
Wanting no ugly disease

Eyes aiming for love
Eyes blurred by disillusion
By Life, fair and foul
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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April 14, 2016 at 1:13 PM
Wonderfully written with effortless flow. This collection goes deep, and deeper still.
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