Don't ever stop looking at me this way.
Your eyes catch fire as you grin,
keeping them trained on me.
They move up and down for no longer than a moment,
trying to catch me in a lie.
They have before,
but not this time.
I'm finally doing okay.
And I actually mean it.
YOU ARE READING
Rays in the Dark
Short StoryA collection of stories and poems depicting people's lives as they struggle with love, mental illnesses, and the everyday battles that life throws their way.