Michael J. Falotico Poet I do not know?

What My Eyes See Now

Sadly we are a product of our upbringing...
We were taught to see in color but not of speaking...
Not long ago I met a lady from Kenya who changed my eyes...
Not a racist by any means,  I just never had a chance to
test the why's...
She is covered in beauty in and out, with a heart 
so deep and a soul that shouts...
She taught me to express myself in anyway, from
words to painting just have my say...
I don't see her as black or white, just an angel who
took my heart to flight...
The words you read today are an influence of what 
she gave me and how I've grown....
Without her in my life these words wouldn't be shown...
I can never pay back this lesson learned in race, for
I am forever grateful and just see Wendy, not in color just
true beauty and grace...


1st palce in PD Best Dedication poem.
btw this poem is in my book and in the dedications
and thank you's I thank her also..




by Michael J. Falotico

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Vicky Tsiluma October 28, 2012 at 9:35 AM Nicely said Michael! The environment we live in, our perceptions about cultures and our intrinsic fear of the unknown all play a part in how we view others. But fortunately, the unknown can become very well known if we take the time and the effort to learn. And with knowledge comes the change in perceptions and the welcoming of those who made a contribution to our expanded world view. And as the title aptly puts it, we see that which was previously unseen. Lovely poem! Well done!

Debbie Guzzi March 8, 2012 at 3:58 PM Love knows no bounds! Congrad's Light & Love

Kim Merryman March 7, 2012 at 8:35 PM Congrats on your wonderful win in PD's contest, Michael! This world would be a better place if more people had their eyes opened as you portrayed in your poem. Love, Kim

Bob Quigley March 6, 2012 at 8:57 AM Congratulations Michael

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders March 5, 2012 at 7:12 PM Congrats on your amazing win with this heartfelt dedication! I'm looking forward to reading your book. Blessings, Rhonda

Carol Sunshine Brown March 5, 2012 at 1:16 PM Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s contest Michael. Love, Carol

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 5, 2012 at 9:56 AM congrats Michael luv on winning second place... but u are always first place with me luv.. a precious piece.. JG in poetry mode.. xoxo

Ralph Taylor March 5, 2012 at 9:17 AM Congrats, Mike. Excellent. Nice going. Ralph

Dinda Minardi March 5, 2012 at 8:32 AM Congratulations!!!! :DD

Sashi Prabhu March 5, 2012 at 8:07 AM great one!!!!!!! congrats on the win.........sashi

Poet Destroyer A March 4, 2012 at 6:54 PM thank you Michael, for the support .congratulations! in my contest...muched enjoyed your entry,;-) always*PD

Dinda Minardi July 19, 2011 at 7:56 AM Wow, this is very meaningful, Michael. Congratulations dear! :)

Poet Destroyer A July 14, 2011 at 9:32 PM Michael, Congratulations on your number 1 in my contest! Thank you for entering your awesome poem in my contest and also supporting my contest. have yourself a great and wonderful night. Sorry for the late congrats,..p.d.

Paul Beadnall July 14, 2011 at 7:16 AM BEAUTIFUL !!! And many congratulations on winning the contest. Paul.

Jack Horne July 13, 2011 at 2:10 PM Many congrats on all your recent wins, Michael : )

Ralph Taylor July 13, 2011 at 11:10 AM Congrats on your 1st Place win, Mike. Nice going. Thanks for your comments. Ralph

Black Eyed Susan July 13, 2011 at 10:10 AM Congratulations on your win with this beautiful piece. aptly expressed and flowing.

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 13, 2011 at 9:57 AM Wendy sure sounds like one beauty who taught you so much, what a beautiful dedication for her-- super congrats on your win, Michael :) hugs you way

Juanita Warden July 13, 2011 at 9:50 AM Congratulations on your 1st place win sponsored by P.D.,,great Dedication.

Carol Sunshine Brown July 13, 2011 at 9:21 AM Congratulations Michael for your win in the contest "best dedication poem" sponsored by P.D. Love, Carol

Cory Long July 13, 2011 at 9:12 AM congrats with this exceptional write cory

Joyce Johnson July 13, 2011 at 8:06 AM Congratulations on your win with this enlightened poem dedicated to Wendy. Love, Joyce

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 13, 2011 at 8:02 AM Congrats Michael on your first place win with this stirring and touching write my luv.. this is so deeply moving ..the words are haunting luv.. your Jersey Girl is so enjoying reading these winning entries.. magnificent as your and u ..always and forever ..on my mind..in my heart.. buried in my soul... deep in my spirit.. always with luv..

Constance La France July 13, 2011 at 7:36 AM This is a beautiful dedication poem to Wendy, she must be a wonderful person and congratulations on your first place win in Pd's contest~~

Dr.Ram Mehta July 13, 2011 at 3:55 AM My congratulations on the first place win in the contest of p.d., Michael

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