I look in the mirror
And though I love who I see
It's my eyes that make me pause
They look so clear
Clearer than ever before
No longer decorated by illusions
Or accentuated by false promises
Or outlined by society's dark expectations
I have never seen them like this
They appear barren
Devoid of a lot
But no longer pregnant with tears and expectations
It's as if my eyes have finally given birth
After carrying a burden for so long
They have seen enough
Sadly, they were never seen enough
Never looked into
Only shown how invisible I was
I will do for my eyes what I have done in my relationships
Offer them grace
Hold for them space
To grieve
To rest
But never again to make the mistake
Of unseeing what someone shows you of themselves
Of shrinking myself to fit another's vision
Hiba
Jan 2023
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