I Looked and saw

by dandy j. west

I looked into your eyes and saw memories.

Memories of few nights of passion and many nights longing alone.

Seeing that look in your eyes at my recognition was satisfying.

But, nothing can soothe the damage that was done.

Your eyes meeting mine brought back a hurt that I was confident was gone.

A hurt I never wanted to feel again caused by your lack of care.

Your eyes showed the lust you once had for me has flown.

You have eyes now for another.

Another who loves you unconditionally and faithfully.

Seeing your eyes meet mine, I know you've considered the situation carefully.

Here we are, our eyes locked in an unsuspecting embrace.

At one time this held so much meaning.

Now, as shocking as it is to look into those baby blues again, my heart still races.

I hate your eyes.

I don't want to look into them and see our short memories.

Memories of confusion. Memories of tears.

Memories of lies.

Look away as you don't deserve the love still in my eyes.

A love I ran from.

A love that wasn't real.

A love the eyes hate and the heart denies.