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Look Into His Eyes
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Look Into His Eyes |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
This is my 4000th post here. I reached 3000 October 31st, 2000, and since then I have written exactly three poems. Hmmmm. Can you look into his eyes and say That you really want him to die? Can you look into his eyes and miss The tears that he does cry? Can you look into his eyes and feel The pain that he has felt? Can you lok into his eyes and blame him For the lot he has been dealt? Can you try to feel the pain he's borne Ever since he was small? Do you realize he has feelings, too, Or do you not see that at all? Can you try to understand him Or for you would that be too hard? Can you look at his sensitive spirit And notice that it has been marred? If you would take but one moment And see his beauty, not only the bad, You would realize that he is a person Who so many sorrows has had. You maybe do not want to take the chance But you just may get a surprise And see something you did not notice before If you would look into his eyes. 1-25-01 |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Can you try to feel the pain he's borne Ever since he was small? Do you realize he has feelings, too, Or do you not see that at all? Can you try to understand him Or for you would that be too hard? Can you look at his sensitive spirit And notice that it has been marred? If you would take but one moment And see his beauty, not only the bad, You would realize that he is a person Who so many sorrows has had. You maybe do not want to take the chance But you just may get a surprise And see something you did not notice before If you would look into his eyes ======================= I LOVE this compassionate poem of understanding and sincerity. you write my heart in this Elizabeth ... you see with butterfly eyes sweet poet wonderful write and congrats on your 4000th post ... its quality not quantity ... and this proves it.... we all go thru spells like this ... one of the thorns of the poetic rose I guess moody muses are part of it. But yours gave a gem of grace with this, way coool  < !signature--> "she calls me baby ... she calls everybody baaaaby". ~jc mellencamp~ [This message has been edited by Janet Marie (edited 01-26-2001).] |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
This has compassion written in every line. It's true that so many times we can hardly see beyond surface things. Love the heart I read in this. Deb |
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2dalimit Member Elite
since 2000-02-08
Posts 2228Mississippi coast |
Elizabeth, You have humbled me. This is superb. Melton |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
Terribly beautiful; terribly powerful, Elizabeth! |
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bslicker
since 2000-12-04
Posts 2321state of mind |
Eliabeth, This is such a beautiful write that many can relate to... Have many thoughts that have raced through my mind every time i read these lines.... Every verse has a message to it that weaves to the other verses.  Bernie |
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Sven
since 1999-11-23
Posts 14937East Lansing, MI USA |
indeed. . . excellent words my friend. . . and like JM said, it's the quality. . . Congratulations!! ---------------------------------------------------------- To the world, you may only be one person. But to one person, you may be the world. |
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Elizabeth
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Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Janet~thorns of the poetic rose is absolutely right....thank you for understanding and for your kind words. I've often wished that people would be more understanding of others and see them for who they are, not what they've done. Rose~thank you for reading, glad you enjoyed. Melton~thanks much... Virginia~thank you too... Bernie~thanks for your words. Glad that you could relate to it. Elizabeth Just see how virtue repays you, you turn and someone betrays you Betray him first, and the game's reversed... -from The Scarlet Pimpernel |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Sven, you snuck in on me. Thank you so very much my friend. |
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BSC
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Member Elite
since 2000-02-04
Posts 2919New York, USA |
Simply beautiful Elizabeth ~ A piece of a sweet heart written in each line. Bonnie |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
What a lovely poem of warmth and compassion. This is a remarkable way to celebrate your 4000th post. Congrats not only on reaching 4000 but on penning a superb piece of poetry. Hope to see you going for number 5 real soon. I will be looking for it. If you find yourself stranded in a storm ...then reach for my hand and we will play in the puddles together |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Bonnie and Mark, thanks for your kind words and encouragement. I really do appreciate it. |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Liz - this is absolutely beautiful. I am very glad that I stopped by. BC |
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Poeminister Senior Member
since 2000-02-26
Posts 1862Regina SK; Canada |
Elizabeth-- Wonderfully stated. Enjoyed the read. Congrats on 4000! Poeminister "Awaiting welcome light of glory's gold, I search the night to fan salvation's spark." --Claire Brown Bower [This message has been edited by Poeminister (edited 01-27-2001).] |
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Elizabeth
Moderator
Member Ascendant
since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Bill~thank you, I've been glad that I've stopped by to read many of your poems as well. Poeminister~thanks for the kind words, and the congrats. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, Just want to add I enjoyed this very much. |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Enjoyed reading your poem Elizabeth...James |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Elizabeth, this is so touching... A splendid write and I thank you for this enjoyed reading... On another note I wish to congratulate you on 4,000th+ post... It's always sweet when you visit a poem that is posted but it's double the pleasure for me to read your poetry... *~coco~* |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Well done Elizabeth! Write on! and more! |
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