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Because You Do Not Have Eyes

When you ask me about myself, 
I will take note of your lack of eyes,
Because you have no eyes,
I will tell you all my secrets
I will tell you how I wish on stars,
And how for years I thought
The universe voted against me
So I used opposites to trick her.
I will tell you how I clench my teeth
While I untangle a ball of yarn
How I whisper promises to my plants
The same way I wish someone would me.
I will tell you I am not a violent person
But I feel best when throwing a punch
How I hold a pocket knife in my fist
How I don't think I would hesitate to use it.
I will tell you I feel safest in sound waves
But my fingers trip on each other
Yet my tongue is my clumsiest feature
And my brain is no help on the matter.
I will tell you so many secrets
Hundreds of the thousands I've collected
Because you do not have eyes,
Because I do not know you.

Copyright © Some One | Year Posted 2023

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Hiya Sharma Date: 10/14/2023 8:16:00 PM Reading this poem, I felt that it can be taken for different interpretations! But the one that really striked me was, dealing with a person who is actually apathetic towards our feelings, often being negligent and taking everything for granted, for they 'don't have eyes' to appreciate what blessings they have actually received. I can resonate with this, having dealt with such people in life.When we incessantly wish to share our hearts with them, but often remain unacknowledged by their hearts. Login to Reply Some One Date: 10/15/2023 9:14:00 PM Thank you so much! Perspective really does play into the concept of having eyes, it's important to recognize when you do and don't "have eyes" in different situations. I'm glad you enjoyed! Hiya Sharma Date: 10/14/2023 8:18:00 PM This is really a very heartfelt poem indeed, compelling and intriguing in a unique way.. Your wordplay is quite powerful!

Tom Woody Date: 10/13/2023 5:43:00 PM But... I do have eyes. Okay let me read this again with eyes closed. Seriously though, this was quite intriguing Mr or Mrs One Login to Reply Some One Date: 10/14/2023 1:18:00 AM Thank you for the comment! I am glad you have eyes; Despite the metaphor of the poem, having no eyes would be an unfortunate position to be in. I'm glad you enjoyed!