Sandra Adams Poet Free verse

Through Her Eyes

in the depths
of her eyes
all i sense
is sadness

i'd like to
go backwards
through time
just to comfort her

i see the etches
of pain layered
deep within
little lines
from nimble hands
running along her edges

i see the scars
hidden beneath
the surface
and the emptiness
of dreams
within her eyes

in the depths
of her eyes
i now see me

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Krish Radhakrishna February 4, 2020 at 3:01 PM Wow Sandra!! Simply beautiful!! Love it? Who is in the photograph? If I may ask? Sandra Adams February 4, 2020 at 3:55 PM That was me as a child. And thank you for your kind comment. Hugs

Chris Green October 21, 2019 at 7:47 AM Sadness drips from your pen my friend. So much seen in these eyes, at what do they stare, what images create the thoughts, what are they searching for? Your words create these thoughts in the most amazing way. Sandra Adams October 21, 2019 at 11:03 AM thank you my friend... that photo always leaves me feeling her sadness... hugs

John Hamilton October 20, 2019 at 2:28 PM Wow...powerful in it's sadness, I see now why some compare you to Plath. You are a better writer in my opinion! Sandra Adams October 20, 2019 at 2:33 PM Thank you John, every time i see this picture of me, i see sadness in my eyes...last night the picture spoke to me, and wow your comment really made me smile today :) hugs

Brenda Chiri October 20, 2019 at 2:13 AM Such sadness Sandy but said with a beauty to them!;) Sandra Adams October 20, 2019 at 6:41 AM Thank you so much Brenda...her sadness often guides my pen... hugs

Hello There October 20, 2019 at 12:34 AM I think you have portrayed this picture perfectly with your words. And this little girl brings clarity to you now. I would love to read a piece from you about what she would see in you. I think it would be everything she needed back then, and that she would gaze in wonder at all you have become, despite it all, my friend <3 hugs Sandra Adams October 20, 2019 at 6:39 AM thank you my friend...i think this little girls pain often fuels my pain...maybe one day i will work on that idea of yours... hugs :)

Judy Ball October 20, 2019 at 12:05 AM WoW! Such poignant words. The picture really gives it that extra punch. Great job. This one really tugged at my heart strings. God Bless, JB Sandra Adams October 20, 2019 at 6:37 AM Thank you so much Judy...the picture always makes me wonder why such sadness... blessings to you :)

Line Gauthier October 19, 2019 at 11:19 PM Profound, love it, Sandra. Sandra Adams October 20, 2019 at 6:36 AM Thank you so much Line :)

David Mchattie October 19, 2019 at 10:44 PM I think we would all love to go back in time and give our younger selves a hug. Wonderful poem. Have a great day. Sandra Adams October 20, 2019 at 6:36 AM Thank you so much David, i agree, at least many of us would....have a great day yourself :)

Gershon Wolf October 19, 2019 at 10:15 PM Perceptively penned: Beauty, and pain, rest in the eye of the beholder. ~ Psychologist Samuel (Anglicization of my middle name, actually. :-) Sandra Adams October 19, 2019 at 10:23 PM every time i look at that picture of me, i see a sadness...maybe because i have insight into some of her life, it spoke to me tonight... thank you my friend :) hugs

Regina Mcintosh October 19, 2019 at 10:08 PM So sad, yet this is the way of life many times... years bring sadness, yet there is true joy in the Lord. He is my strength and the reason I don't fall into the depths of that sad stream. God bless you, sweet lady, for all your kindness. You're a angel. Love to you, Gina Sandra Adams October 19, 2019 at 10:25 PM Thank you so much my friend...i looked at that picture of me tonight when i was looking for the one for the candy contest and this picture just spoke to my muse...i see a sadness in my eyes... hugs and love Gina, i appreciate you and all of your kind comments :)