I hate my eyes

Ever since a young kid

As long as I can remember

People have been commenting on them

And not with soft, dreamy compliments

Relentless questions

Playing over like a broken tape recorder

Scrutinizing with my brain

"Are you stoned?"

"Are you depressed?"

"Did you not sleep last night?"

I hate it

Leave me alone

No matter how hard I try

No matter what I do

I get it

I just look tired

I feel so...so ugly

Why can't I have more energy?

There's no pair of eyes on this planet

That haunt me more than my own

Not even the prettiest girl

With the softest of features

Lashes curled up

Or the toughest, hardened criminal

Could impose themselves like mine

And forever be remembered into my memory

So when you tell me you love me

I don't want you to look into my eyes