I remember the look in our eyes. The way they gleamed when we saw one another. The way a child sees the open world. Full of wonder and endearment.
I remember the way our stares held. We would drink each other in with every stolen glance. Beaming when our looks were caught adrift.
I remember the way those eyes shed rivers of tears and I assured you that we would see our way through.
I remember when I found myself shaking on the bathroom floor with the bottle in my hands. The softness that those auburn irises showed me; compassion instead of judgement.
I remember when those same eyes found themselves yearning for new scenery. To be caught glancing at another. To be shown a new light, to see again for the first time.
I remember when you stopped looking at me. My body begged to feel even just a glance. Even one full of contempt would have been better than never being seen again. Even a the slightest sliver of sunshine would have been better than the ceaseless darkness you’ve left me in.
So now I wonder this world alone. A blinded fool, reaching out for you.