Why Deny the Surprise?

Why do you sit there?
Watching life pass you by
Why do I see tears?
In your brilliant eyes.

Why can't you see the bird?
Flying right behind you
Why can't you hear?
Its song, it is sung for you.

Why don't you know?
That nature sees you and watches you
Why don't you know?
It wishes to be seen and watched by you.

Why are you feeling alone?
Like no one cares about your story?
Why do you think you are alone?
Then wonder why you are so weary.

Why can't you see the walls?
You have built, sending your life into mayhem
Why can't you smell the flowers
In the blooming trees right behind them.

Why do you stare at the ground?
Your thoughts buried deep underneath
Why don't you lift your head up?
And dare look what your eyes would meet.

Why don't you try?
Just once, open your mind
Let yourself go and fly
Why deny the surprise?

By CarolineCécile
Copyright © 07.25.10
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Rhinem Avatar
July 26, 2010 at 1:06 AM
Smile ~ Well what is it, the surprise? Is it beautiful as Your pretty poem seems to suggest?! Would one be dissapointed by their finding? Will songs be as lovely as Your soft and enchanting voice? Smile, Rome wasn't built in a day right! Beautiful poem Caroline! "Much Love & Warmth," John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very Beautiful Day Dear," Bye!:) ~
Dietrich Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 11:58 PM
Yes, GREAT message in this one. It's too bad some people can never see life in this way! Niicely done. LUv, Andea
Neels Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 8:35 PM
Thought provoking piece on how we experience life and do the things we do.. Thank you Caroline, enjoy the week ahead, bb Wilma
Byrne Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 8:02 PM
The answer could be complex! Great write Caroline!
Sweetheart Avatar
July 25, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Important questions Caroline in this piece geared to 'wake up' the reader ... very well written and an easy read to absorb.. thankxxx for sharing my friend.. happy Sunday.. with luv..
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