Staring Contest
Staring into you
I feel a sense of infinity
The rest of the world falls into the deep dark well
Of oblivion
Fan blows cool air against my brown skin
And toe wiggles remind me of my privilege
As dark thoughts threaten a late-night invasion
I look back at you
You never blink
Daring me with your peace
Everlasting stillness
And i find myself attempting to replicate this
Liquid filling my eyes
But there is no winning with you
Besides, this is no staring contest
It’s a test of will
Our impasse is merely an entrance
The door is constantly open
But the onus is on me to walk through it
Passing endless mirrors that reflect the present
Warp the past
Distract me from the future
A chance to finally blink
Only if I dare to look at the angels
The devils
Saints, sinners
Neutral participants
Who share this face with me
