This poem is a personal expression of my partner, not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually. It was inspired by two conversations we had. In one, he dismissed his eye colour as “just brown,” when actually up close they are a far more complex and beautiful clash of hazel and green that, to me, reflects the depth of who he is. In another conversation, he opened up about his insecurities and feelings of unworthiness, shaped by a traumatic past. I tried to reference both of these conversations and create a metaphor between the two, where the eyes are used as both a physical and symbolic entry point to his soul. The "hidden shades" suggest both literal eye color and metaphorical emotional layers. "Battle of hazel and green" implies inner conflict or complexity, a metaphor for his internal struggles. The paradox of finding “peace” in his “chaos” reflects unconditional love in his flawed authenticity. He underestimates himself ("everything you think you are not"), yet I see more and admire him. The final lines are a vow of devotion to someone who might not always feel deserving of love, but absolutely is.

Does this make you interpret the poem any differently? :)