Look at me

I dare you to look at me
Turn on the light
Even just a glimmer
Can you see me look at you
Can you lift your eyes to mine
Once again

I dare you to look at me
While your hands are on me
While we pretend
Can you actually lock gaze hard
Can you risk all of it just on that
Once again

Eyes merely display their only truth
Demand the dance
Throw forward the tell
Eyes merely shake on the deal
And bid the resistance a blithe farewell

I dare you to look at me
Look while you speak that way
Look straight into
Can you do that and still utter words
Can you do that and still feign strength
Once still

I dare you to look at me
See me in all my glory
And let me see yours
Can you endure the touch that follows
Can you be still while it lands
Once anew

Eyes merely display their only truth
Demand the dance
Throw forward the tell
Eyes merely shake on the deal
And bid the resistance a blithe farewell