Interiors
I look under exteriors to gain a peek
If you only, only, only, only knew
the truth my mind instinctively seeks
to know most completely about you
I look at actions to understand
what a heart is all about
the total measure of a man
to try to figure reasons out.
I often wonder the how and why
the purpose to my being.
There is no truth that I must deny.
When I look, I accept the seeing.
I face a future like others, unknown
yet try to set plans and goals.
I can glance back and say I’ve grown
having often crashed among the shoals.
I look into the eyes to find a soul
hoping that humanity is there
but often there is darkness, dread and cold
with a spirit that just doesn’t care.
I look into the eyes and I see love
hidden in the mindset of refusal
private thoughts never spoken of
lacking in the moments for proposal.
I look at interiors more than a peek
if you only, only, only, only, knew
the truth my mind instinctively seeks
to know most completely about you.
10/7/19
line from If You Only, Only, Only Knew revised to fit meter of line from your poem, Broken People "I look under exteriors to gain a peek," one extra "only" added.
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