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Eyes of the Lynx

In Native American mythology 
The species of feline named Lynx symbolizes
The ability to see clearly, as well as being
The knower of secrets, in terms of what
We hide from ourselves as well as others



I did not ask for this gift
Nonetheless, it is ever present, 
Sometimes, I strive to imagine
Having a blind eye for the 
Things that I truly see
And owning a deaf ear
Towards what is really heard



Having known many people in this life’s venture
Associates sometimes are distant strangers
And strangers become close confidants
For to see what is hidden from others
Is to observe what is unseen by many
To know that which we attempt to conceal 
From ourselves, is to look through the eyes of the Lynx



                                    (pause)    




Do these eyes pierce you? 
Or do they intrigue you 
Perhaps both at the same time? 



I didn’t mean to make you shudder
While that smug tone of voice began to stutter 
As you became aware of the pensive
Stare, that unintentionally seeps right
Through to the core, those false masks 
So neatly worn, cringes upon the prospect
Of those interior thoughts exposed to the exterior



Gazing around a room full of puppets
To their own suppressed ideas
While thinking their inner most secrets are safe
However, the eyes of the Lynx do not lie, 



                       (pause)   



 Go ahead, 
Condemn the wealthy woman 
Across the room in the corner
But did I notice a glare of envy? 
Laugh at the alcoholic as he
Guzzles down his fluids of intoxication
But, wipe the saliva from your mouth
Persecute the two woman as they sit arm in arm
Was that a flicker of fascination I detected? 



For now, I too will wear my mask
One of innocence and vulnerability
And saunter about the room quietly 
For if they only knew, 



Eyes of the Lynx
An unwanted gift? 
Or underappreciated blessing? 
Either way, 



ODE TO THE MIGHTY LYNX……………………………………

Copyright © Mark Lee | Year Posted 2006

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