Things that help us see

Spectacles, contact lenses, magnifying glasses, binoculars, the Hubble Space Telescope, satellites, Sat Nav, squinting, drawing closer, backing away, mirrors, honesty, forthrightness, reading, writing, listening, novelty, familiarity, yellow on blue, adequate lighting, limited shade, encouragement, guidance, sincerely constructive criticism, timely advice, time passing, experiences lived, pain, loss, regret, discerning hope, a monocle, large print, audio literature, retrospect, responsibility, really loving, foresight, unjustifiably large sunnies, wide-brimmed hats, parasols, slowing down...

Sprout some armour, damn you

Heart,

You're a closet sweetie, but would you please toughen up?

Feeler of your feelings
             x

The truth hoits

Brain,

I love you, but you're a bastard.

Mortal at your mercy
           x

Victoria Station. Sunday. Sunglassed.

Random on platform 5: Is this the train to Ramsgate?
Random on train to Orpington: Uh, sorry, I don't know.
ROP5: Where's the train going then?
ROTTO: Erm... I'm not sure...
ROP5: Well you shouldn't be on the train if you don't know where it's going!