some people think my eyes are black.
but that only shows that they can't
distinguish between it
and the darkest shade of brown.
burnt-coffee around the edges of the iris
blend into liquid ebony dark clearness.
those are the eyes, my eyes,
windows, closed or shut, my eyes.
my burnt-coffee edged eyes.
some people think my eyes are black.

11/19/2006

Posted on 11/20/2006
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