Sad Eyes

Those sad eyes

They draw me into a universe of pain

What tragedy have you witnessed, dear one?

What grief had you crying for nights on end?

I want to dive inside your mind

And fish the loneliness out of it

The sun reveals the track marks

Of tears that outline the shadows on your face

The hesitant smile

That stops at the corners of your mouth

Is like a movie

That never had a proper ending

A silent cry, a distant look

Staring at nothing

I wish I can see into those eyes

And read the words you can’t say

I wish I can listen to your heart

And solve the puzzle of every beat

I do not know

I can not know

The depth of your hurt

But I can sit here

Beside you

For as long as it takes