Sapphire Eyes

My sapphire eyes are green
In the yellow light of the lamp.
Moved by them with fear---
For I can be simple---
I think my metamorphosis has begun.
Yet, child, settle down.
The hair falling off in the shower is only natural
And the nails and skin too...
It is only the yellow lamplight
Which turns your sapphire eyes
The color you fear.

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