IRIS

eyes on the ceiling.

it's her way of leaving

while leaving behind.


eyes on the clouds

thinking of them more like a painting

that is, a veil


a tapestry in the holy place

in between

waiting to be torn.


eyes on you, you you you

veil that you were

that is, your flesh.

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