Through the Looking Glass

Eyes; pathway to the soul,
deep and inviting like a pool in summer-
only you can light up the mind with pictures,
take a snapshot of a loved one's smile
and hold it, perfect, and cherish it.

You are the main event of the face,
balancing the nose and keeping the mouth in check,
for you can speak a million more tales.
Secret notes between you and those
whom you meet; your silence
stronger than any spoken sound.

And when you close you let us dream, showing
us more than can be physically seen.

Helen Hawcroft?