freaky stares
from across
the hall
green infused
light amber specks
eyes that beg
to be close
eyes that yearn
for lashes
with long appendages
to hold you near
it\’s the optics
that consume
in the pitch
night
can\’t you
taste it in the air
it is a flavour
similar to sweet
honeysuckle
patchouli
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