In Totality
Can we truly know another person?
Entire personhood is a thing ever obscured,
Closed off by the many moons lived in fear of self, and other; yet
Look into another soul's eyes: their
Iris, a colorful ring blazing around the edges of a dark, lunar pupil;
Pupils, what have you learned to hide - learned not to see?
Seldom do we perceive another in totality;
Even as you rise, afire with life and story, I know only your corona.
About the Creator
Gabriel Huizenga
Twas for love of words that I first joined this site:
Poetry, especially, and dear short stories too;
For to live one's best is to read, and to write!
So find me in words here, and I'll find you 💙
Thanks for stopping by! :)
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