Reflection

They say the eyes are the mirror to the soul

But what’s in my eyes to reflect me as a whole?

The blackness in the core

Absence of colour is illusion

In these depths there is more

Be drawn in to my effusion

My emotions run deep

Felt with passion and tenderness

Revealed in every look

Vast and measureless

Blues and greens of every hue

My iris brings shades

Of life, love and joy

And cheeky escapades

Witness emerald, olive and aqua

In harmony and tranquility

And cobalt and midnight blues

Withdrawing in fear and fragility

The darkness of self-doubt

Of relentless self-judgement

Constricts the eyes in withdrawal

Reflecting dullness and detachment

Then a smile lights up my eyes

Playfulness and delight

Pupils widen, cheerful brightness

Everything will be all right

And moments of pure joy

Radiate and sparkle blue of sky

Love and light come forth

Behold the beauty of my eyes!