What would happen if you moved the opening line to the end? I've asked the same questions, and bemoaned the same lines far too many times to want to remember.
Sigh, People tend to assume more often than not - sad, because they do it based on themselves and not on the other. My writes are me... If you want a clue - they are there to see. When you DO take the time to read and hear my thoughts behind your eyes... perhaps I won't see...