These Eyes
These eyes have seen the joy and happiness of a child entering the world.
These eyes have seen the joy of watching a bride walk down the aisle.
These eyes have seen the smile of a bride when the words "i do" have been said.
These eyes have seen the pain of a divorce.
These eyes have seen the pain in the eyes of a child when her parents part ways.
These eyes have seen the pain caused from a summer time cookout that ended in
murder and the death of a very special person.
These eyes have seen the pain of domestic violence.
These eyes have seen a mother beaten almost on a regular basis.
These eyes have shed tears as my mom was being beaten and my brother, sister
and myself cried out "Dont hit my mama anymore!".
These eyes have seen the pain in a friends eyes as he told me of his brother commiting
suicide and as he kept asking why i tried to be strong and support him even though
i was asking the same question myself.
These eyes have shed tears for special people in my life who's life ended.
Tears for my great grandma, my very close friend Paul, my father....
These eyes have seen pain caused from a brothers addiction to crack cocaine.
These eyes have seen the pain caused within as i myself hit bottom and found myself on
drugs and alcohol.
These eyes have seen the crumbling of a nation as corrupt poloticians have control of this land.
These eyes have seen the pain in a mothers eyes as once again a man whom she loves dearly is taken
away from her.
These eyes have seen the joy in meeting new friends in a chat room.
These eyes have looked into the eyes of a loved one which brought the words i love you.
These eyes have seen how a family can pull together in a time of need and forget about past arguments.
These eyes have seen flames rip through a home as all the most precious possesions were destroyed.
These eyes have seen a mother raise three kids alone and although she didnt give us the best material
things, she taught us about respecting others and being a good person on the inside.
These eyes have seen the pain caused by other children as they laugh because you're not dressed as nice
as they are.
These eyes have cried many tears while hearing or seeing the terrible things that happen to people close and dear
to my heart.
These eyes have seen many more happy days than sad, although the sad things seem to engrave themselves into
my heart and memory.
Some people say there is pain in my eyes.... well its not actually pain.
Its wear and tear from seeing so many things happen in a short period of time.
Some say that the eyes are a window to the soul, a means to see the true person.
If you look deep into my eyes you can see the true person. Wonder why im the way i am? Just look into my eyes and you will truly understand.