To See Eye To Eye

In blindness there is no peace



I walked in blindness
Upon the earth in darkness
For I only served myself.

I walked in ignorance
Upon the road of arrogance
And I never saw your stance.

I walked in judgment
Upon the law of confinement
But I never saw your detriment.

I walked in doubt
Upon a land in constant drought
Longing for a water spout.

I walked in fear
Upon a path quite unclear
That brought me to my knees.

I opened my eyes to see
Upon a wish to make a plea
And I saw your eyes full of tears.

I opened my eyes to read
Upon the look of an anguished sea
And I understood your story.

I opened my eyes to stand
Upon the will to hold your hand
And found we can both mend.

I opened my eyes to learn
Upon the light of knowledge earned
That a friend gained is a priceless return.

I walked into your path
Upon the hand of destiny’ s cast
And I entered the garden at last.

We walked into divine light
Upon which our heart soars high
Now we can see eye to eye.

By CarolineCécile, Nov. 12, 2007.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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June 4, 2010 at 5:28 PM
What an inspirational poem. Congratulations on making it through the first round of the Poetry Soup contest with this poem. Best wishes in the finals. Karen
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June 4, 2010 at 12:45 PM
This is an outstanding poem that educates the reader on the power of faith, Caroline. Congratulations on making it through the first round of the Poetry Soup contest! Beautifully written! Love, Carolyn
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June 3, 2010 at 12:43 PM
Congratulations on your poetry making it through the first round Caroline. I wish you the best in the finals. Love, Carol
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June 1, 2010 at 5:46 AM
Gratulation, Caroliene for making it into the first round with this stunning poem...Alles Gute, Gert
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May 31, 2010 at 10:12 AM
Congrats Caroline on your poem making it to the first round of competition in Poetry Soup contest.. way to go girlfriend.. good luck.. luv.. Linda-Marie.
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May 28, 2010 at 6:42 PM
Caroline - wonderful message -Congratulations on having your poetry featured this week, God Bless, mj
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May 25, 2010 at 9:07 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. A wonderful verse, I enjoyed the read. An excelent last line. Caryl
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May 25, 2010 at 5:20 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Caroline. May you have many more features and may you find loads of inspiration along the way. Love, Carol
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May 24, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Many congrats on your wonderful feature this week. Rgds Janette
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May 24, 2010 at 10:53 AM
wow. awesome write - congrats to YOU on a most well deserved feature! love, shar
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May 24, 2010 at 5:56 AM
discovery of friendship...beautiful...(Y)
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May 23, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Congrats Caroline on your featured poem this week on the Soup... wonderful words to share...luv.. Linda-Marie..
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May 23, 2010 at 4:59 PM
So much truth in your opening line. Nice use of rhyme to share your thoughts. Congratulations on having your poem featured. I wish you continued success with your writing. Karen
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December 4, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Most definitely need to open your eyes.Thank you for telling me about it.I really like it.
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August 26, 2009 at 9:45 PM
just exhaled in delight! Caroline! the last 2-stanza's are among the best I've seen! fav-poet!.... fav-poem!... jimbo
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August 22, 2009 at 10:15 AM
A write to a faith, lovely words - beautifully said>>James
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