Seeing the Pain in Someone Else’s Eyes
They look so serene sitting straight, hands slightly clenched, gently laying in their lap.
The cadence of their voice is slow, even, steady, and clear.
The conversation flows.
But when you look into their eyes
the pain of hidden burdens echoes from the windows
of their soul.
You lock in, trying to console the dark, deep pain
that oozes quietly, insidiously trying to erode
their dreams of tomorrow.
Giving comfort with a nod, and a gentle smile,
mirroring a silent acceptance of who they are.
Reassuring them that they are seen
and letting them know that as time passes
it will be okay, that they are okay.
Please don’t turn away; look deep
see and respectfully acknowledge
the pain in someone else’s eyes.
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Thank you for reading my memoir, Untangled, A Story of Resilience, Courage, and Triumph
