What do you see?

I look through your eyes

The world is sharper, warmer, friendlier
Light bounces gently off young leaves
and finds its way through your window
There is colour. Shining brightly.


I see the rain patter against the glass
I see you flinch and bury your
head in your arms. I worry.
But I know that I will see you bask
in the light of your laughs again.

The skies darken here too. I almost
allow myself a shiver.
You are blind to the grey.
And choose to see the shadows
cast dizzying patterns on the green grass

I see you stumble as you hurry
But you do not stop. As I did.

I look through your eyes.
Your eyes do not see me.