More Than You Realize
These eyes see more
Than you realize;
They see the hurt you hide
They see the lies you live
They see the shame you deny
They see the want for what you shouldn't have.
These eyes I got from you,
My birthday gift
The only thing you ever gave me
That didn't come with some terrible price.
They will remember you
They will burn into themselves one day
In a mirror, a final torture
Of seeing your far reflection in themselves.
Give me back my eyes,
Despoiler of my innocence.
You don't deserve to have them too,
After you've taken everything else.
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