Karen Jones Poet Rhyme

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 March 9, 2025 at 1:05 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 March 9, 2025 at 1:19 PM I’m honored you faved it Hiba! Thank you!

Deb M February 18, 2025 at 11:20 AM Love this poem about eyes Karen they tell a story for sure! Debx Karen Jones February 18, 2025 at 12:36 PM Thanks Deb!

Hilda Greenhough February 17, 2025 at 6:49 PM Eyes have feelings your poem shows. I enjoy the various moods that were told in your poem. Thanks for this rhyme. Karen Jones February 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM I appreciate your reading it!

Tom Cunningham February 16, 2025 at 10:45 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 February 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM I’m enjoying Carolina blue skies and a feisty breeze thanks Tom!

Ink Empress February 15, 2025 at 7:45 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 February 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM Hugs Inky! I appreciate your kind words!

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

Christopher Delegans February 13, 2025 at 8:41 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 February 14, 2025 at 1:50 AM Christopher I am honored you fav this and are a fan! You made my day! I appreciate you! Thanks

Kim Rodrigues February 13, 2025 at 11:29 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 February 13, 2025 at 12:44 PM So honored you fav it Kim! Thanks for the love!