What the Human Eye Beholds

Photographed by E.H.

If life was a catastrophe narrated by the soul that beholds you, would it speak of the perspective written by your mind or the truth seen by your eyes? 

An anonymous acquaintance of mine, quoted a piece of truth in every minute the eye sees, “The eye does not see what the mind does not know¨.

The longing gaze of what the soul holds at a limitless spectacle is intriguing to watch when the spectating gaze is not one of your own. If thoughts travel through the encompassing mind seeking refuge, comfort, a conclusive narration; who would believe that the eye can supply the honesty you seek. The accountability of influence, emotion narrates at certain times, at certain actions, maintaining the feeling of the ignorant bias you once desired.

I, someone who craves an emotion I did not deserve, took this picture on September 2nd, 2018. It was a day of envy and self-loathing directed at a certain type of love that requires no reasoning. I felt the need to capture a moment that tightened the walls who held me captive. It was a spectacle to the eye of my soul who chose the narration of my mind and not the honesty my eyes have seen. Everlasting greed is corrupted when the soul is dismantled by love that is chanced upon, not earned. If you crave refuge, comfort, a simple conclusive narration; ask the soul that beholds you if it is corrupted or not, before seeking the abyss. 

E.H

Newal Nasir