My Partner’s Eyes

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1st Place 2005 Torino Award Winner for “Outstanding Poem”

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My partner’s eyes are azure
like storm clouds heavy with rain
I see the tortured soul inside
haunted by unanswered pain.

My partner’s eyes are twilight
gentled by his smile
The shadow to my sunlight
entwined by countless miles.

My partner’s eyes are seascape
changing with the light
Dancing with a child’s mirth
a tired heart takes flight.

My partner’s eyes are daybreak
forgiving my selfish soul
A glance that heals my brokenness
restoring what pride has stole.

My partner’s eyes are cerulean
fear and anger take their toll
Threatening like a stormed-tossed sea
mirroring the billow’s roll.

My partner’s eyes are closed now
shut tight against suffering’s rain
I’ll stand as guardian till healing comes
and I bring him home again.
THE END