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Eyes

Eyes are the windows of the soul
But what if you don’t do windows
What if you keep eyes closed 
As if reality is too much to devote 

Or you may hide behind shades
Dark and obscure hiding away
Or you may bravely parade
Bloodshot eyes from detoxing days

Are you bold do you silver stare
Deep inside and see what’s there
Do you cry from happy prayer
Or is it just from black despair 

Eye see you do you see me
I wear my truth upon my sleeve
I see you mocking mahogany 
Looking for a grace for saving

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Hiba Junaid Date: 3/9/2025 1:05:00 PM ooo I really, really like this poem. It's very different and inherently thought-provoking. I want to come back to it again. Faved. Login to Reply Karen Jones Date: 3/9/2025 1:19:00 PM I’m honored you faved it Hiba! Thank you!

Deb M Date: 2/18/2025 11:20:00 AM Love this poem about eyes Karen they tell a story for sure! Debx Login to Reply Karen Jones Date: 2/18/2025 12:36:00 PM Thanks Deb!

Hilda Greenhough Date: 2/17/2025 6:49:00 PM Eyes have feelings your poem shows. I enjoy the various moods that were told in your poem. Thanks for this rhyme. Login to Reply Karen Jones Date: 2/17/2025 7:12:00 PM I appreciate your reading it!

Tom Cunningham Date: 2/16/2025 10:45:00 AM The eyes have it. You can tell so much from a person's eyes, love hatred, prejudice or caring can easily be seen. They can tell you so much about a person. Hope your weekend is going well Karen. Tom Login to Reply Karen Jones Date: 2/16/2025 1:41:00 PM I’m enjoying Carolina blue skies and a feisty breeze thanks Tom!

Ink Empress Date: 2/15/2025 7:45:00 AM Dear karen, what a most wise and profound poem this is , it emanates so much depth, and truth that many will pause and reflect upon, i really love especially "What if you keep eyes closed " so true what if? I see so many today keep their eyes closed unwilling to see whats right there. I love the slight alliterations and word pairings as well as your rhymes, pleasure reading you today. Sending you light always Login to Reply Karen Jones Date: 2/15/2025 8:20:00 AM Hugs Inky! I appreciate your kind words!

Oliver Mckeithan Date: 2/14/2025 1:24:00 AM Well said Karen. Eyes can tell a lot about an individual, even if they try to hide them. Login to Reply Karen Jones Date: 2/14/2025 1:51:00 AM Agreed Oliver! Thanks for reading!

Christopher Delegans Date: 2/13/2025 8:41:00 PM I hit fav on this one b/c of the depth you covered in four short stanzas. Big fan of your work! Login to Reply Karen Jones Date: 2/14/2025 1:50:00 AM Christopher I am honored you fav this and are a fan! You made my day! I appreciate you! Thanks

Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/13/2025 11:29:00 AM I love this, from the opening lines to the angst ending. Great work, Karen! Saving under faves. I love: Eye see you do you see me…without its punctuation, almost a muttering…one has to stop and ponder at that one line…to see…to see! Brilliant, at that! Login to Reply Karen Jones Date: 2/13/2025 12:44:00 PM So honored you fav it Kim! Thanks for the love!