Illusions

Deep pools of brown and green-
At once murky and bright;
Both passionately dark
And lovingly light.

I look into the depths
To see mysterious dark brown.
If I stare too long,
In the shadows I'll drown.

I blink only once,
And in wonder I gaze.
The exquisite green glow
Leaves me in a daze.

The illusion puts me in awe
To find where magic lies.
And to get to this place,
I need only look into your eyes.

Lisa Rodenberry
October 1998