Eyes over a cup

Steam helps.

I can hide behind,
  giving a chance to respond.

Only for a bit.

You wait for a response.

Because I'm honest.

Hesitation already gives the message.

My eyes show the truth.

Do I have to say it?

Reviews

[Corset]

there you go, strategically choosing words, and in eight lines we have a whole scene, you are so talented at this, a room, a table, a couple, a question , a hedging, a moment to answer honestly but without wanting to really be honest, the answer in the eyes, in the hesitation, damn you're really good at this!!!

[Jon Roggie]

An old friend told me I write like a boxer. Quick jabs, and devastating. I think I just try to keep things simple, and open for interpretation. Those are the words which seem to flow. As always, thank you!

[Corset]

most welcome :)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

god, this is good...so much in this short piece about how the eyes give us away regardless of the words...

and "hesitation" is definitely a strong sign...if we have to think of a response...it probably will not be the truth.

[Jon Roggie]

Thank you, sir. As it has been said, "eyes are the window of the soul." Something like that anyway!

[Matching Socks]

Steam powers locomotives so...
It can most definitely help. :)

Enjoyed this little one.

[Jon Roggie]

Steam under pressure powers the locomotives. This was a bit of a pressure valve. Thank you, as always.

[Matching Socks]

Open the valve! :)
You're welcome. I like this poem.

[Pryde Foltz]

Yes … yes … say it. LOL. Clever write, Jon.

[Jon Roggie]

So many answers! Thanks!