brown eyes

arguably the least admired color

but the most popular

what is it that makes them

so undesirable

because to me

they’re the warmth

of the sand on a beach

after a long day in the summer sun

setting on the water

wind cooling off

but sand reassuring

through the bottoms of my feet

or the refreshing start

to a day in a cup

of coffee

an all around favorite

like the notes in a hook

of an unheard song

pulling you in

hard, fast, and passionate

capturing your heart

with just a few seconds of sound

or the safety and comfort

in a well loved

sweater

with a few frayed seams

but a favorite nonetheless

like the sound

of your heartbeat

so simple

and rhythmic and constant

and seemingly never ending

a reminder of closeness

and livelihood

and excitement

and the reality of my favorite person

brown eyes

are a token

of you

a symbol i can find on

nearly every street

in every cafe

shop

bus

though none of them

make my heart beat as fast

as yours do

when they meet mine

blue.