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RobertB
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since 1999-09-26
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Champaign, IL

0 posted 2000-03-03 11:05 PM


The Pain of Eyes


Most it seems are content
to engage in small talk
a verbal banter
like fighters in a contest
dancing around the ring
for a prize
that for the most part
is measured in bruises.
Though, if one explores
the depth of conversation
beyond the fringe areas
and past the fences
we build around our existence,
there lie treasures
that defy the imagination.

On one such journey
I happened to discover
in the tone of your voice
the pain of your eyes
and felt your hurt
in my heart.


Robert

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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
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Hurricane Alley
1 posted 2000-03-03 11:44 PM


This is an incredibly powerful poem...such an ending! I love it.
danni
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since 1999-11-20
Posts 688
wisconsin
2 posted 2000-03-04 01:17 AM


such a very true and powerful statement. words never mean as much as the actions if you take the time to look behind them. beautiful work.
Jonas
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since 2000-03-03
Posts 796
Oregon
3 posted 2000-03-04 01:47 AM


I love this poem. Looking beyond the words  of a conversation can show us so much...as you have so perfectly stated. Well done!

 Simple words from a simple guy

RobertB
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since 1999-09-26
Posts 1104
Champaign, IL
4 posted 2000-03-04 06:48 AM


thank you all...this was from real life....the most powerful inspiring force.

Robert

hoot_owl_rn
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since 1999-07-05
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Glen Hope, PA USA
5 posted 2000-03-04 10:11 AM


The eyes can say so much can't they ? Wonderfully stated  
RobertB
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since 1999-09-26
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Champaign, IL
6 posted 2000-03-04 05:23 PM


yes Ruth..the eyes (ayes) have it!
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