My Eyes
I see you
Do you see me
My eyes find you and move seamlessly away
And then back
And then away, and then back, and away
I wonder if you notice
I wonder if your eyes are doing the same thing
Away, and then back
Do you see me
Do you want me to think you’re not staring
What if you’re not staring?
Do you hope I don’t notice you
What if there’s nothing to notice?
I’m staring and it’s rude and I know
I should say something
But saying is scary
Doing is scary
Staying is scary
What if you turn out to be different than I think
Saying and doing are scary
And looking is easy
I hope my eyes keep meeting yours and looking away
For a long time
I know you feel the electricity in the air
It’s not just me
Why don’t you say something then
Why don’t you do something then
Why don’t you reach out and touch me
Then –
Electrocute us both
Why do you stay in a place only my eyes can reach
I hope my eyes keep meeting yours for a long time
I hope one day they learn to stay
