Through My Eyes

Some think of me as waste of space -
They cast a glance, then turn to face
the screen. They watch the mighty mace
bring down another one.
Since when, oh ‘savvy’ human race,
was killing sought for fun?

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I’ve seen them smile, I’ve seen them tear
I rev their heartbeats as they near
engrossing ends.. as what they fear
does come, I have to beam -
They know my folks they fight and dear -
They are not what they seem!
 


  Some couldn’t care less - They fold and tear my pages,
     while others try and save for me their hard-earned daily wages…




Burns Stanza
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Archana Avatar
May 20, 2023 at 11:08 PM
nice uses of words
Das Avatar
July 14, 2016 at 5:54 AM
Congrats Sneha! Very well written.
Kimathi Avatar
July 14, 2016 at 2:28 AM
Hi Sneha. Congrats for your well, deserved first placement in the contest!! ;-)
James Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 11:48 PM
Well done with your great win!
A  Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 11:17 PM
Sneha, Congrats on your "Jaws Dropping win." Love SKAT*ace
Misra Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 7:53 PM
Congratulations on your top spot, Sneha. Very well written.
Allison Avatar
July 12, 2016 at 6:16 PM
Dropping back to say many many congrats on your top spot in the contest Sneha:-):-) hugs Jan xx
Puddifoot Avatar
May 29, 2016 at 4:33 AM
unusual take on the theme, best wishes for the contest - and thanks for passing by my work with your comments
Allison Avatar
May 28, 2016 at 11:56 AM
Very well written Sneha I love the ending - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
Rv Avatar
May 28, 2016 at 3:13 PM
Thanks a lot, dear Jan!! :) :)
Haight Avatar
May 24, 2016 at 6:54 PM
Amazing poem, Sneha...great jaw-dropper! Best wishes for the contest. 7 Hugs, Sandra
Rv Avatar
May 28, 2016 at 3:14 PM
Thank you so much, dear Sandra!! Very glad you liked it.. :) :)
Ninja Avatar
May 22, 2016 at 10:26 PM
Definitely a jaw dropper, good luck in the contest:)
Rv Avatar
May 28, 2016 at 3:14 PM
Thanks a lot!! :) :)
Onclaud Avatar
May 20, 2016 at 11:42 AM
okay, truly jaw -dropping verse.. i enjoyed this immensely, sneva..huggs
Rv Avatar
May 28, 2016 at 3:15 PM
Thank you so much, dear Nette!! :) :)
Vaso Avatar
May 18, 2016 at 11:26 PM
Very creative and inspiring piece! :)
Rv Avatar
May 28, 2016 at 3:14 PM
Thank you!! :) :)
Deschler Avatar
May 17, 2016 at 8:51 PM
A very good poem for the contest and a great use of personification... Nicely penned, Sneha! I enjoyed this very much... Good luck to you!
Rv Avatar
May 28, 2016 at 3:13 PM
Thank you very much, dear Kelly!! Glad you liked it!! :)
Dietrich Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 8:20 PM
hey, that was very clever. You put on your thinking cap for that one, dearie. Very nice. (loved the ending!)
Rv Avatar
May 16, 2016 at 1:33 AM
Thank you so much, dear Andrea!! I'm so very glad you liked it!! :) :)
Callus Avatar
May 15, 2016 at 3:14 PM
Well done, Sneha!! You keep bettering yourself! You're a clever young lady:) // paul
Rv Avatar
May 16, 2016 at 1:34 AM
Thank you so much for your motivation and support; very glad you liked it!! :) :)
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