The last two lines of the first stanza don't make sense in context with what comes before them... it's a phrase that seems like it should stand alone, but there is no verb *runs around in confusion* Other than that, this first stanza sounds good to me.
In the second stanza, did you intend for the "they" to be generic? I couldn't tell if I was supposed to realize who or what the "they" is, be it eyes or a person. If it's a person, use "he" or "she".
In the third stanza, keep the verb tenses constant "he's slipping" is followed by "he struggled" and it was confusing. The "really" in "but really he's slipping through her grip" sounds wordy to me.
I'm a bit confused how the beginning of the poem connects to the end of it, but this seems to happen to me more than I'd like to admit, so it could very well just be me I like how it all sounds together. I really like the phrase "Miracles would satisfy him" for some reason. The third stanza made the most sense to me, and I think it was a lovely way to end.
P.S. yes, I'm critiquing even though it's rather old, no I don't care. Why don't you like this poem?
*Steals Ari's gavel and hits judges stand repeatedly*
-Amelia
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