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You, Looking At Me

                      You, looking at me
             Come and let me look closely
              To see what's behind those 
         Eloquent eyes, restlessly dancing
                     Bleeding ruby-red
           With indecipherable meanings

        Are you happy, sad, or in-between? 
       Do your eyes reveal wholeheartedly
       Your inner turmoil and untold secrets? 
       Your virtues, vices and cardinal sins? 
    Your scars and demons? Will they explain 
       The answer behind the answer of you? 

              Come closer and let me peek
      Longingly into the window of your soul
            What stories do your eyes tell?  
     Do they speak of love and understanding? 
               Perhaps pain and sadness? 
                Care or cold indifference? 

           Will your eyes pierce through
          My heart like a Cupid's bayonet
        And wrap my soul in plenary bliss
        Like a pleased dog wagging its tail? 
              Will they make my soul sing
      When you lovingly gaze into my eyes? 


Date written: 05/12/2018

Copyright © Edward Ibeh | Year Posted 2018

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Christuraj Alex Date: 1/26/2022 10:14:00 PM "Do your eyes reveal wholeheartedly Your inner turmoil and untold secrets?" - So many beautiful romantic as well as love-filled questions. Congratulations! Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 1/27/2022 5:21:00 AM Thank you so much, Christuraj:-)

Jan Allison Date: 12/12/2018 2:53:00 PM I absolutely adore the quote you used to accompany the poem Edward, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 12/12/2018 4:27:00 PM Thank you, Jan!:-) Much appreciated.

Carolyn Devonshire Date: 12/12/2018 4:56:00 AM Edward, I love the provocative questions posed to this alluring woman throughout your wonderful entry. Congratulations on your second-place win! Competition was great and your entry was among the best. Best wishes, Carolyn Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 12/12/2018 5:33:00 AM Thank you so much for placing me, Carolyn!:-) Much obliged.

Susan Gentry Date: 7/4/2018 11:57:00 AM Back to congratulate you again for your win again with this beautiful poem. So true, eyes speak volumes. Great poem. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/4/2018 4:36:00 PM Thanks again for the wonderful support, Susan!:-) I really appreciate it!

Beautiful Scars Date: 7/3/2018 6:35:00 AM so beautiful! passionate and romantic, beautifully expressed...thank you for your entry and congratulations on your placement :)-luloo Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 7/3/2018 11:55:00 AM Thank you so much for placing me, Laura!:-) Much love...

Sandra Haight Date: 5/22/2018 4:59:00 PM Yes, through eyes we can see the soul! Beautiful poem, Edward. Congratulations on your fine placement. Sandra Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 5/22/2018 7:18:00 PM I really appreciate your wonderful comments, Sandra! You're so kind. Thank you!:-)

Susan Gentry Date: 5/19/2018 10:52:00 PM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful poem. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 5/20/2018 8:01:00 AM A heartfelt thanks for your kind remarks, Susan!*hugs*

Line Gauthier Date: 5/19/2018 9:11:00 PM Lovely inquisitive and sensuous poem, Edward. Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 5/20/2018 8:07:00 AM Many thanks, Line:-) I deeply appreciate your comment!

Heidi Sands Date: 5/19/2018 1:20:00 PM They eyes tell a lot Edward. Well written :) Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 5/20/2018 8:11:00 AM A hearty thanks for your wonderful compliment, Heidi!;-)

Joseph May Date: 5/14/2018 3:39:00 PM The eyes can speak when there is silence...Well penned Edward Login to Reply Edward Ibeh Date: 5/14/2018 3:53:00 PM Thank you so much, Joseph! Much appreciated:-)