if only

those eyes .. eyes that spoke to me of a protest
hidden so long now.. involuntary.. earnest.. teasing

eyes that yearned to feel that dampness
slaking a thirst so long parched
for that one drop of relieved emotion
cleansing.. joyous.. free

those eyes holding myriad questions
tortured memories frozen in a choked breath
wrenching.. aching.. unappeased
follow me everywhere

moments that hold a lifetime's need
life that had rushed on for so long now
in a maelstrom of duties - fitting masks and
outward smiles.. the only requirements
in a superficial world

only the eyes.. eyes that painfully evaded
their own reflection
eyes that still breathed with truth
and dreams and emotion

eyes that looked at me
that looked at me and

left me gasping.. as i felt a soul so pure
a need so simple.. a hurt so devastating

eyes i hope could find only love there

no, i couldn't look away.. yes those eyes
follow me everywhere

yes they are your eyes
yes you can feel them too.. if only

if only we wouldn't avoid the eyes
if only we wouldn't question the look
if only we could say 'we understand'
and 'we care..'....

if only....