Closed Mind

I rather
be blind

Than live in this 
world with eyes

That refuse
to see

© Harry J Horsman 2019
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Romios Avatar
May 8, 2019 at 3:24 AM
Fabulous Panagiota
Lamoureux Avatar
April 12, 2019 at 3:57 PM
Right on Harry! Congrats on being in the top 100 new poems!
Proxenos Avatar
March 30, 2019 at 1:54 AM
What a wonderful senryu you penned Harry, a very philosophical write and so wise. Poetry hugs, Jenny
Hagy Avatar
March 24, 2019 at 4:00 PM
So well said Harry! Have a great day :)
Kendrick Avatar
March 20, 2019 at 2:58 PM
Good thoughts penned but if you were not here you could not do anything that might change the situation so it is good you are here to declare the predicament our world has gotten into. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara
Dietrich Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 7:04 PM
what a great quote, Harry!! So cleverly expressed. IS it supposed to separate into extra lines? I like its look. I should go check out Dear Heart's description, if it's for her contest.
Horsman Avatar
March 18, 2019 at 5:19 AM
not for contest Andrea.
Godwin Avatar
March 17, 2019 at 1:37 AM
Or with those who like to 'see' things so dysfunction it hurts my feelings. Good write, good insight and, good man, you have my concurrence! Poetry hugs ... CayCay
Andresen Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 3:55 PM
- ... to see the world is for those who want to see the injustice of the world with their own eyes, Harry :) - The world around us is not the way we perceive it with the eye ... we only perceive what our desire wants, positive or negative ... - look with the soul and heart :) - A thoughtfully write, my friend :) - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Onclaud Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 3:40 PM
ohh my, a telling message so full of wisdom, harry.... greeat work!...huggs
Callus Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 2:45 PM
You could not have stated it any better, Harry! Unfortunately so many people close their eyes to what goes on around them! Regards // paul
Smith Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 2:00 PM
Brilliant Harry...
Devonshire Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 12:47 PM
Deep and meaningful, Harry. Sometimes those born without sight can "see" best. This is a fave for me as it reminds me of some wisdom my Mom would impart. (Ironically, just as I went to read this poem, a special calendar fell from my wall!) Hope you are well, my friend! Hugs, Carolyn
Doll Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 7:51 AM
Very profound poem. Many today have "eyes that refuse to see". Well written, Harry. Warmest Wishes~ Warren
Michael Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 7:47 AM
I understand perfectly well what you mean...and would agree especially if I had never seen...A thought provoking one...
Pandit Avatar
March 16, 2019 at 7:28 AM
So deeply meaningful words..well said Harry.
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