Smiling Eyes

Hello. In keeping with my self-appointed task of updating this regularly I thought I'd share this with you. I wrote this almost a year and a half ago, but I thought you could enjoy it while I'm working on a few things that should be up here soon.

Smiling Eyes

Oh, shall I see her smile again at me?

She whose eyes sparkle like the starry sky?

Of all things on earth it is this I’d see,

Though offered sun-kissed views that eagles spy.

I’d gladly turn away the wealth of kings,

And eminence I would with scorn deride

If some god would grant my meagre words wings

And give me one more minute by her side.

By what magic might I complete my task,

And so attain this most glorious prize?

Would hiding my oddness with polished mask

Grant the precious gaze of her smiling eyes?

Eyes transfixed by thoughts of such blessed sights

Refuse to close and grant me sleep-filled nights.

But when I do succumb to sleep

I grin in wonder, overjoyed.

I see a vision floating there

With joyous face and smiling eyes.

All nourished by those shining orbs

Of sweet, translucent purity

This fitful sleep I sought so hard

Invigorates my weary limbs,

Electrifies my clouded mind

And sends me springing from my bed.

The energy within that sight,

I sought to keep upon a page

So when my spirit feels like lead

I might return and see her gaze,

And by the things I find therein

Rejuvenate my weighted soul,

And make the world seem good again.

One hopes you're well,
   Yrs,
      ADWoodward