Open Poetry #8 |
Eyes That See On Thru |
Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
*repost from open 6 ~Eyes That See On Thru~ I've always had this vision ... and this need ... deep, down inside. It's always been with me, thru all the years and all the tears I've cried. Some told me it was my gift ... others say its my curse. Somedays it was Heaven, some days hell, other days even worse. I cant tell you where this ability comes from, in fact, I never knew. It has always just been there ... this gift ... of eyes that see on thru. Close friends and family were unsure, they could never quite understand. Always questioning why ... I kept my emotions in such high demand. It was not my choice ... it is just true. It's all part of a purpose, when you have been given eyes that see on thru. Only grandma understood, she'd just smile -- cause she knew ... She'd lived her life with this secret, she felt that deep need too. Perhaps she was the one who gave it to me ... for grandma had these gifted eyes ... only hers were indigo blue. Please understand I'm not bragging ... I'm only trying to explain. Everyone always asking me ... "why are you in so much pain" But it just comes with territory, there is nothing one can do ... It's all part of the plan -- of having eyes that see on thru. My eyes see the sorrow ... the shadows between the lines. I recognize the losses, all the reasons our past define. I believe I was granted this gift, because of the pain my heart knew. These eyes are were given to me ... so that I might see the pain inside of you. Sometimes it made me crazy ... if I let it ... it could drive me insane. But I learned to use it with necessity, and to never use it in vain. To try to reach out to others ... the ones most truly in need. To let them know they are not alone, as a lonely heart does bleed. I've always believed -- this was what we all should do. Then we would all own the gift ... of these eyes that see on thru. Perhaps you posses this talent ... many others do. Please, it's not that I think I'm special -- it's just that I know ... so many others are hurting too. You see, once I was looked upon with love ... by healing eyes that saw on thru. It changed my life forever, so now it's only right ... that I should try to do the same for you. Janet Marie **dedicated to my two grandmothers, who only looked upon us with loving eyes. To "Katydid" & "Miss Lily", with love. Some things cannot be explained by verses that rhyme, They are not measured by the commitment of time. Some emotions run too deep to be described by words, Forgiveness and understanding ... remain the most beautiful words ever heard. Janet Marie There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Janet Marie...I'm ashamed of you! This is not marked as a book submission! Whyforever not? Hurry up, make the corrections so I can come back to vote. Sunny ~~~Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see the shadow. Helen Keller ~~~ When you want to be loved, look within...KRJ |
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brian madden Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374ireland |
Whatever the words and emotions that flow from your poetry one thing is sure that each poem from your pen stirs my heart and touches my soul. Peace Eveagator. why must we pray screaming? why must not death be redefined? we shut our eyes we stretch out our arms and whirl on a pane of glass-patti smith |
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Butterflies_dont_cry Member Elite
since 2000-03-06
Posts 3733Michigan |
This is ONE of my FAVORITES!! You know I DO love this poem!! My grandmother was a very special person in my life and tried to protect me many times....her love will always live in my heart...Thank you for bringing this wonderful though to my mind today Love ya sweet sister~ |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I know whereof you speak Janet Marie ... excellent description of this gift! Nicely penned JM! Best wishes, /Kit |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Oh man! This is simply VANtastic! I love the way the depth of your unselfish heart overflows on to the page. Change this one dear girl and make it a book submission. I'll be back to vote for as soon as. May your eyes keep on seeing thru all and may you keep on pouring out. Soul to soul I say I'd VANquish any thoughts of not submitting. Don't let the work VANish from view. |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Tis a beauty to bring back up. Well written and so complete. I do believe that your eyes are connected to your heart. |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
JanetMarie~ Lovely thoughts. 'Some things cannot be explained by verses that rhyme, They are not measured by the commitment of time. Some emotions run too deep to be described by words, Forgiveness and understanding ... remain the most beautiful words ever heard.' Amen, my friend ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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Meadowmuse Member Elite
since 1999-12-27
Posts 3263 |
"I believe I was granted this gift, because of the pain my heart knew." ...I believe this is true. A striking piece of writing, Janet Marie. ~ Claire Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?......Henry David Thoreau |
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Holly Member
since 2000-05-12
Posts 127Arkansas |
Janet- What a sweet dedication! This is beautiful work...as always. I printed this one off...I just love it. love & all, -Holly I know well what I am fleeing from but not what I am in search of. Michel de Montaigne |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Y'know, I think I understood this about you right away...I love ya much, but you should see that...grin...thanks for the repost...don't remember this one...HUGS |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Two words: BOOK SUBMISSION!!!!!!!! I LOVE this one! This is so beautiful Jan. I got tears in my eyes girl! Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
*sigh This has YOU in it..such feeling flowing from my monitor from this lovely poem. You do your grandmas proud! |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
Your wonderful replies to this poem makes me think I can fly... I thank you so very much for such knowing and understanding replies... I also thank you for the book submit requests, I am very flattered that you think its deserving to be there... but since I have already submited 5-6(lost count-lol) I will let that be enough, also this is rather long... again thank you...this poem is special to me because of the two loving women who inspired it and me. take care sweet poets love to all jm There are places inside our souls - that have never been touched. There are places inside our hearts - that need to be loved this much. ~jm~ |
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Lone Wolf Member Ascendant
since 2000-03-16
Posts 5842Lansing, MI USA |
JM, Perfection in poetry my friend!!! Totally wonderful and a pleasure to read. Thank you for sharing it with us. LW Poetry should surprise by fine excess...it should strike the reader as a wording of his own highest thoughts and appear almost a remembrance. -J.Keats |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
yes... you DO. |
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