Windows To the Soul

Windows to the soul


The eyes are windows to the soul, I'll open mine, will you open yours?




John Derek Hamilton
August 27,2020

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Date: 10/8/2022 7:03:00 PM
A warm + intriguing Monoku. Sight is much more that simply opened eyes; it requires a welcoming acceptance shared by two. Very well penned, John. All the best, Brian
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Date: 10/30/2020 4:25:00 PM
The intimacy of looking deeply into another's eyes, the personal exposure of letting someone look deeply into our own eyes takes a willingness, a commitment in communication on a soulful level that reveals so much more than mere words ever can. What a beautiful, tender and meaningful monoku, John. So thought-provoking. Warmest wishes, my inspiring friend.. ~Susan
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John Hamilton
Date: 10/30/2020 7:26:00 PM
Thanks Susan you really have a remarkable way of intuitively understanding the deeper part of the message, this one seems simple but you got to the heart of the matter (Don Henley reference) thanks so much for your generous words!
Date: 9/23/2020 12:57:00 PM
I wonder sometimes if the soul sees through the eyes of its human, or whether it sees through its heart and the heart is the true window. Do we / do souls, metaphorically see through the eyes, or the heart?
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John Hamilton
Date: 9/24/2020 9:49:00 AM
Thanks Leanne. Since we are souls the eyes do see to the innermost self, who we are deep inside, and if we look deep enough in others eyes we can see who they are deep inside. That's why so many cannot maintain eye contact, they know if they do then they will be exposed, especially if they have evil intentions.
Date: 9/1/2020 3:50:00 PM
this is one of the most romantic monoku I've ever seen. Love the ones on eyes!!
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John Hamilton
Date: 9/1/2020 7:22:00 PM
Thanks Andrea check soupmail!!
Date: 8/31/2020 4:00:00 PM
beautiful plea for mutual understanding, john... honored to be placed in your last challenge.. thanks and huggs
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/31/2020 5:49:00 PM
Thanks Nette glad you're around more often now!
Date: 8/30/2020 7:27:00 PM
Open your eyes, open your heart, open your soul - so must to learn and feel, very evocative, John-
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/31/2020 3:27:00 PM
Thanks Michelle
Date: 8/30/2020 9:07:00 AM
We all probably spend to much time asleep, so to speak...
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/30/2020 9:59:00 AM
So true, thanks Charlie!
Date: 8/29/2020 10:20:00 AM
yes i will and they are open... Great one liner...
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/29/2020 8:09:00 PM
Thanks SO
Date: 8/28/2020 5:25:00 AM
Powerful write John...the answer is always yes... but not easy to do..
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/28/2020 9:20:00 AM
Thanks Vijay, I appreciate your kind visit as always!
Date: 8/28/2020 3:12:00 AM
I hope so, for it's the only way to have an open mind to so many things. This is a real "eye opening" Monoku, John. Please pardon my pun. ;)
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/28/2020 9:20:00 AM
Ha ha thanks Jenna for your kind visit!
Date: 8/28/2020 2:05:00 AM
- This is the only way you can realize freedom and joy ... to open your eyes, your mind, your inner feelings ... a gem, John :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/28/2020 9:19:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise
Date: 8/27/2020 8:58:00 PM
beautifully penned John wise words indeed:-) hugs Jan xx
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/27/2020 9:13:00 PM
Thanks Jan
Date: 8/27/2020 8:53:00 PM
Good question. Seems when our eyes are open, the eyes of so many- are not. Wise words my dear friend. This is beautiful and tender, all at the same time. ~ Brandy
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John Hamilton
Date: 8/27/2020 9:13:00 PM
Thanks Brandy
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