"When Her Blue Eyes Close"

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by Jeph Johnson

 

Her smile secretly unravels before my very eyes

Boldly sneaking up behind, peeking out beneath

She travels to where my mind needs to be for I too am old

For awhile I’m completely entangled, exploring their surprise

Holding dreams while sleeping through the night and seeing what they see

She dangles what kindness can please when her blue eyes close

Author's Notes/Comments: 

2001, 2017

Inspired by the painting of the same name by Steve Hanks 

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