Behind Those Dark Eyes

My thoughts keep talking and I talk back. I listen too much. Too hard. Then I counter act just to fit in. But behind gritted teeth, I plaster on a smile. I regain composure and the thoughts subside. And that's not even half of what's behind those dark eyes. Dive into this ocean of deep and raw poetry. A captivating collection of works written to capture the most intimate parts of the human psyche. Authentically written and intricately crafted from behind the dark eyes of the writer, this compilation presents a taste of the melanated, female experience. Though unpopular and at times, politically incorrect, this collection comprises of ideas that challenge the mind, the body and the soul and works to explore the unequivocal and explicit truths behind family, friends, sex and relationships. If you've been wounded by the harsh realities of life, there's bound to be a poem for you. If you've loved and want to be loved the right way, it's time to explore the sapiosexual in you. This collection is for all those who've suffered and been left with battle scars; and for all those yearning to re-ignite the dying spark that's faintly glowing inside; know that you are not alone. Come on in and let's all heal together.