Inside

What lies behind
That lovely pair of eyes,
That soft face,
That beautiful smile?

What thoughts run through
That wonderful mind,
That burgeoning intellect,
That superior wit?

What are you trying to tell me
When you smile and turn away,
When you lift an eyebrow,
When you rub that strand of hair between your fingers?

What emotions lie hidden?
Where do your feelings show?
Where is that bubbling laughter?
Or that despair so cold?

Tell me what lies behind that mask of yours
Behind that stoic facade
Riotous joy, or snowy indifference,
Or perhaps a spark of interest?

Why do you glance at me so?
Why that secret smile?
Why the hesitations, and the frowns?
Why that little sigh?

Let me into your world
And you'll find yourself in mine.

-The Lost Soul by Ana'rien, 16th year of Emperor Crydan.