her

soft as a rose petal
a creature formed from glass
that can shatter at the slightest mention
of the alluring darkness that will eventually decorate her insides.
her eyes shine with naivety
and the magic of a thousand lives.

colorful as the sunset
a being made of paper
that can shred at the first harsh tear
of self-esteem that will leave her
loosely taped together.
her eyes glisten with sleeplessness
and the fear of night.

brazen as barbed wire
a figure forged of iron
that will melt from the touch of the hottest flame
that will sear her heart for all eternity.
her eyes blaze with anger
and the despair that hangs over her heavy head.

bright as the sun
a soul born from stardust
that will fade away into time
but will spread through galaxies until
the stars cease to light the sky.
her eyes glitter with the lives she's lived
and dreams of a million more.