GAZE
By: Rey Jorca Supranes

A piercing gaze for a split second
Ev’ry time our eyes meet,
Sends out waves of connection,
Sensing the real me,
Stripping me naked,
Crumbling my facade.

A piercing gaze for a split second
Ev’ry time our eyes meet,
Knocks me off my feet
But I need to stand my ground
To take care the brick of emotions
I put up as a wall
To forestall my gall.

A piercing gaze for a split second
Ev’ry time our eyes meet,
Creates a make-believe:
Lovebirds’ wish stuck in a cage,
Flying away through the air;
Flying away with flair.

A piercing gaze for a split second
Ev’ry time our eyes meet,
Brings me in a plateau of happiness
But the moment you parry my eagerness,
I douse myself to consciousness.