The Unicorn S2 2021-2022 | Page 10

I Remember His Eyes

by Johanna Ocampo

because they were hazel, but when the light reflected just right,

they could appear greenish, brown, or even blue

because they searched and scanned countless times

for Tonight Dough Ice Cream, Takis or Monster

because they close next to mine

when the sun falls and coldness arises

because they are prisms adorned

with vibrant eyeliner, eyeshadow, and mascara

because they saw the fear, sadness and agony

that would never be spoken of aloud

because they looked for street signs, cars, and shortcuts, 

only so he could steer his weary soul to me

because he knows listening is not enough

and knows my secrets without words

because they are the moon, full or crescent

each time he screams, laughs, talks or sleeps

because someday i will look at my childrens’ eyes

and see his hazel shine through.