I sit at the beach
and I
notice
everyone's face is covered
with sunglasses except for
mine

mine are open

Behind each
pair of glasses
lies
what
cannot be covered

the eyes are the
pathway to the soul
and most keep  
their trails
hidden

afraid of tyrants
trespassing into their
hearts
and scared of
what
"other"
perils may sneak in
and storm their spirit

I keep my
eyes uncovered
knowing that
many will see me
as I am
and many will
label me,
and turn away from me

but I still,
keep my eyes open

open out of
my own stupidity,
and carelessness,
and apathy

but more so
out of hope,
and out of optimism
for the one who will
enter my trail
and not
turn back

just the thoughts
of someone hiking
through to
my soul and entering
my heart to stay forever
is what keeps my
eyes

open