the way I see you

1. Mochi in front of mirror, 2. Film star Helen Twelvetrees, ca. 1936-7 / photograph by Sam Hood, 3. Occhi da orientale, 4. Iberia - Airbus A340-642 (EC-JNQ), 5. Hey, You've Got To Hide Your Love Away..., 6. Oh Crap! He's Looking At Me..., 7. Marshmallow Skies..., 8. Make a Wish..., 9. Twilight


cocking my head
further
to the side
trying to see around
(or through
or underneath)
that flawless
facade
of face

where is the sparkle?
the gleam—the sheen—
that something in your eyes
that used to
be?

swirls of thoughts
hidden love
never coming
face to face

I hold you up,
a gift,
so fragile
so precious

full of life
and death
and darkness
and beauty

at once


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copyright Miss Erin McIntosh, 2009
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Poetry Friday roundup at Carol's Corner