They say eyes speak a lot more

than words ever could

there was a time

when you could catch my tears

even before it reached my eyes

when you could read my fears

which I was too afraid to say out loud 

when you would make me laugh

just to see the twinkle in my eyes

you read me like an open book

but times have changed

and so have we

I wonder why my eyes

don't talk to you anymore

have the words changed?

do you see the sadness in them?

do you see them hoping for a miracle?

do you feel the pain in them?

does it even matter to you anymore?

or is it just a pair of eyes for you?

thoughts like these often crop up in my mind

and all I can do is stare at you

longing for one look

waiting for one touch

spiralling into darkness

and looking for a way out of this mess!