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Vacant Eyes

Vacant eyes, what do they see? She seems to be entranced Her expression holds a mystery From those of us who glance From heavy hearts we try so hard To reach her with a smile We walk beside her through the yard Beside us for awhile So lost in other worlds apart We can't begin to know Yet, slowly as her face lights up And eyes shine brightly so She seems to see what we cannot Then calls out someone's name Her hand extends, she reaches out She says she's glad he came Though no one's there, it's only me Her eyes,....they glisten with a smile Her steps seem lighter, young and free if only for awhile....

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 2/8/2011 3:06:00 AM
Very sad picture you have penned here.It seems the lady lost someone very close to her.
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Date: 8/31/2009 2:38:00 PM
wow i feel like im there when im reading this poem...seeing what others cant see,lost in worlds of my own,callin someone's name,one name ,his name...and so glad everytime he comes,and so sad everytime he goes away...this goes to my favs too....cos it touched me----charma
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Date: 8/31/2009 12:25:00 AM
Ah memories Carrie.Nice work here.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments today.
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Date: 8/30/2009 11:35:00 PM
So sad. Where lies the value of a long life if we end up with vacant eyes staring blankly at space, with no semblance remaining of our once pesky youth of long ago. Reality is harsh. Ah, I'd take quality of life anytime over longetivity. Good, reflective write you have here. Fred
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Date: 8/30/2009 2:22:00 PM
Here it is Sunday and the begining of a new week is upon us. And August is leaving us way to soon. I am enjoying reading such excellent poems today and am happy to see your poetry among them Carrie. May your pen forever flow. Love, Carol
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Date: 8/30/2009 1:35:00 PM
Nice piece Carrie, than you for your kind words on my work>>James
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Date: 8/30/2009 12:08:00 PM
Beautiful. I feel this is speaking of an older person who has lost their life mate or of anyone reaching out to God when their life is at an end. Tell me if I am wrong. Sara
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