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Eyes of Yesterday

You think you know me, you've loved me for so long. But you don't know me as I am today. When you first loved me, you watched me and learned what I did; you listened to me and learned what I thought; and you came to know me. You forgot, though, that I kept doing and I kept thinking, and today, I'm different with new parts of me waiting for you to discover. I know you love me still, but you don't know me as I am today because you see me with eyes of yesterday. Submitted 4 Sept 16

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Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 1/30/2017 4:26:00 PM

A jewel of wisdom wrapped in elegant language of mellow understanding, Beverly. Simply beautiful, dear. Such a charming and enticing title too. Loved this. May love light your path always.

Beverly Read
Date: 6/7/2017 3:40:00 PM

Thank you Freddie for your appreciation of this bit of writing. Such nice comments you made. May you have lovely days. Beverly

Probir Gupta

Date: 9/5/2016 6:09:00 AM

Yes my dear poet, that is the tragedy ... It is very difficult to update the eyes ... those who can are happy people ... a very good poem you have penned ...

Beverly Read
Date: 9/5/2016 11:30:00 AM

Good morning Probir. I believe you're right that updating the eyes can make happy people. Thank you for your nice comments. Beverly

Darren White

Date: 9/5/2016 3:08:00 AM

Eyes of yesterday.... that line alone is a beauty. Your poem is wonderful! Darren.

Beverly Read
Date: 9/5/2016 11:29:00 AM

Thank you Darren. I find lines in others' poems that stand out like jewels too. So glad you like that line, and the poem too. Beverly

Viv Wigley

Date: 9/5/2016 1:01:00 AM

Indeed, Beverly, how many from our past have we caught up with years later, only to find our rose tinted glasses have no lenses anymore? A lovely little write. Viv x

Beverly Read
Date: 9/5/2016 11:28:00 AM

Thank you Viv. A class reunion comes to mind. People we thought we knew aren't the same people any more, but...neither are we. Beverly

Steve Tomlin

Date: 9/5/2016 12:56:00 AM

It has a nice flow to it. It brings up awareness of parenting. I believe involved, observant parents know the character and interests of their children more than anyone. Those that don't however, haven't been paying enough attention, and those children who grow up to move away and find themselves can't possibly expect their parents to know their new life if they don't communicate with them.

Beverly Read
Date: 9/5/2016 11:24:00 AM

Steve, I hadn't thought of parenting but I think you're so right. Thank you for the insight. Beverly