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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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!

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!

Karen Jones
Date: 2/13/2025 12:44:00 PM

So honored you fav it Kim! Thanks for the love!