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Someone Else's Eyes......................reposted
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Someone Else's Eyes......................reposted |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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I think I know myself quite well. I know what makes me tick. Like all, I have my good and bad And so-so....take your pick. I think I can present myself As being fairly wise. I wonder, though, how I must look In someone else's eyes. If I were looking at myself From someone else's view, Would I see those same qualities I feel that I imbue? Or would I see myself a fool, A not so valued prize, When judged beneath the scrutiny Of someone else's eyes? The confidence I feel inside - Does it come out as vain? Do words I speak at foolish moments Serve to foster pain? When I display my cunning wit To get a little rise, Does it come out as cruelty In someone else's eyes? I try to be sincere. I try To be the best I can, To live my life the best I know And be a friend to man. Do I appear to be a friend Or villain in disguise When held up to the judgment of Somebody else's eyes? Sometimes I'd like to take my hands And open wide my skin To give the world a chance to know The soul who lies within. Would it be as expected or Would it be a surprise If we could ever see ourselves In someone else's eyes? |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Reposts, or not...it's what in the heart that counts as coming through the eyes that can see.... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
I don't think I'd WANT to see myself as others think of me! |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Was just talking about this with a friend. How I wish you all could see yourselves through the eyes of my heart--the way that I do. You, especially, m'butterbean. |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I see you...kind, smart, funny, sweet, creative and wise.... |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Sometimes I'd like to take my hands And open wide my skin To give the world a chance to know The soul who lies within. Would it be as expected or Would it be a surprise If we could ever see ourselves In someone else's eyes? ==================== you need not open your skin.... you only need to write... with in the words...lies the window to the soul... it is thru our eyes...that you should see you... you are a "thing of beauty to behold" poetic wisdom and grace... with a heart of gold...and the soul of a poet (lest not forget those lips of spam)  later-looking at you-gator jm Sprayed across my heart and hers Danced butterflies in the wild This angel, this woman , who loves me with the innocence of a child. ~DeVante~ |
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Aimster Member Elite
since 2000-02-19
Posts 4297Charlotte, NC |
Bal- from time to time i ponder these same thoughts, though not quite so poetically or as with much grace as you have! excellent poem...i think in my personal opinion it is not how others judge us, but more importantly what we think of ourselves. afterall, we are the one who has to look in the mirror. but i can tell ya from this "other person's eyes" i see a man who is full of a loving heart and kind soul. i echo what JM said! take care. ~amy~ |
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Startime Member Ascendant
since 2000-10-03
Posts 5918Canada |
My dearest man, your poetry shows us everyday deep into the soul of who you are and I must tell you the soul of you I see is honest, true, wise and loving. Never think you appear less than the wonderful man you are. I have watched and seen the love you show for all and the love given back in return. It takes a man of special heart and soul to get the response you do. Keep lighting our lives with your wonderful soul, dear one, for it is delightsome to behold. Much love to you from me. Love I leave with you my friend whether it be in your life or of yet the essense of your dreams. http://path2riches.com |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
Sometimes I'd like to take my hands And open wide my skin To give the world a chance to know The soul who lies within. Would it be as expected or Would it be a surprise If we could ever see ourselves In someone else's eyes just perfect! ~Wynter "The worst prison would be a closed heart". ...Pope John Paul II |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
in my eyes - I like - nay love, all I see, especially the winking roue |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Balladeer~ 'I have my good and bad And so-so....take your pick.' Okay - I'll take so-so ! So-so wise So-so poetically correct So-so debonaire So-so sweet So-so funny So-so brilliant So-so close (*wink*) So-so on it goes !  I'm so-so smitten by your smile So-so taken with your artful beguile So-so pleased with your so-so charm So-so I guess you know You're so-so with me So-so easily ! Love ya' so ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Looking through these eyes Michael ... you are a treasure whose words reflect the kindest of souls ... Best wishes and hugs to the wonderful person that you "are", /Kit |
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kcsgrandma Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1522Presque Isle, ME |
These are thoughts worth thinking, and beautifully said, too. Judging from the responses, you come off pretty well in "someone else's eyes". It was Burns who asked for the gift "to see ourselves as others see us", wasn't it? That could be a mixed blessing, I think, but evidently you have an honest enough soul to pass the test. And you write beautiful poetry, too! I think I'm in love!To love another person is to see the face of God. - Les Miserables Marilyn |
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Irish Rose Member Patricius
since 2000-04-06
Posts 10263 |
If the eyes are reflecting your own kind, sincere, caring, true self, then they are the right ones. What is that you express in your eyes? It seems to me more than all the words I have read in my life. Walt Whitman |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
Deer, the eyes have it. Kethry Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant - Thoreau |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
sunshine...that's true but how many eyes care to look? Elizabeth...you might be surprised serenity...I would love to see that view..long time in between butterbeans!!  deVine one...I LOVE being in your eyes! Thank you!!!! JanetMarie...the day I can get you to say "a thing of beauty to hold", I'll die happy! Thank you, spam sweetie Amy..thank you so much..and I agree with you wholeheartedly. We may fool the whole world down our pathway of years and get pats on the back as we pass But our final reward will be heartaches and tears if we've cheated the man in the glass. Startime...your comments are always so special and sincere. Thank you..being your soulmate would be an honor. Wynter...a wonderful couple of words! Thank you, my friend.Wilfred...ah, the winking roue! LOL! Thank you, good sir Marge....so......? you CRACK ME UP!!!!!! Kit.....I LOVE those eyes....and being in them. What a faithful friend you are!! Marilyn...WOW! No faint praise there! I appreciate you VERY much! Rose...yes, it is always in the eyes of the holder! Thank you, KAthleen... kethry...aye, aye, mate! (is female for mate matess?) |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
I see a wonderful poet, within a lot of magic words and I am glad, that he loves to pour those magic words inhere, and show us how he speaks from the heart. so so I like what I see with my eyes. ((hugs)) Charisma |
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Wishmaster Junior Member
since 2000-12-03
Posts 24Luton, Bedfordshire, England |
I think we all examine ourselves from time to time, we all wonder if what we say is interpreted how we meant it to be interpreted. This comes from the emotions that drive us all, and as each are different, so too are our choices of words to convey those feelings to another. Understanding comes from those who 'feel' the same, but that does not make others ignorant, simply unaware, or not in tune with our own particular harmony. Good poetry. Wishmaster. ~ You cannot be what you want to be if you do not know who you are ~ |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
If you could see you from my eyes, Your essence you would realize. Reflections from perception's view Would echo off the true of you. In you I see a tender soul With facets multiple, in whole A Poet's love and spirit's heart Combined with truths you do impart. If you could see you from my view, You'd see the you inside of you Which shines, illuminated by The iridescence of the sky. As Jupiter is setting on Horizons which have come and gone -- If you could see you as I do, Your constellation would shine through. There is no mirror to a soul Except when Love has taken hold. If you could see you as I do, You'd see respect I have for you. Your heart is open, gentle, kind -- If you could see you from my mind, You'd see how much I treasure you.... If you could see you as I do. [This message has been edited by doreen peri (edited 12-03-2000).] |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Which are we really?... That which we present?... That which we see ourselves?... or some combination of the two?....Goooood question.... Hey!... Nice Pic..  |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Balladeer--I see good and I see true and I see you are beautiful! |
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