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Sense of Sight
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Sense of Sight |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware 
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You've often heard me say "You'd look good to me in a burlap sack" This reply to "Do I look alright" So when you go out of your way To make yourself attractive Or just more beautiful You may think I don't appreciate The wonder of you That loves me "I could be wearing burlap Humpf" I say let's light each other's eyes At least once a day We know the Peck on the cheek Is out The conscious kiss Is in I'm willing Nay I'll go out of my way To bathe you with my eyes Each chance I get Guaranteed at least once a day Let you know Just how much I am grateful for The whole you Every inch Every ounce Every garment Every stitch By the same token At least once a day I'll abandon The flannel shirt Be sure I'm scrubbed Shaven Combed Fresh (The way you like fresh -grin) I'd like to think We won't Get calluses On our eyes Let's be wonders Again The first duty of love is to listen. ~ Paul Tillich ~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
O bathe away your sights on those you love dear....well done, Mr. Yeats.... |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
When you look through love's eyes, there is always something beautiful to see. Wonderful poem, Bill. [This message has been edited by Martie (edited 03-16-2001).] |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
I'd sure love to find a fella like you...we sometimes forget that little things do mean a lot...like an unexpected kiss or a compliment...this is nice Bill... |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Another beautiful & expressive piece! corinne |
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Packratmike Senior Member
since 2001-02-25
Posts 632California, USA |
This is excellent. I haven't been around here too long but of your poems that I have read, this is by far my favorite. Thank you. Packratmike |
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Greeneyes  
since 2000-09-09
Posts 9903In Your Poetic Mind |
 hope you are well...this is a treasure bill....  Greeneyes~ *** "Within you I lose myself Without you I find myself Wanting to be lost again." -Unknown |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Delightful sentiments. Joyce |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
I say let's light each other's eyes At least once a day We know the Peck on the cheek Is out The conscious kiss Is in I'm willing Nay I'll go out of my way To bathe you with my eyes Each chance I get ================== By the same token At least once a day I'll abandon The flannel shirt Be sure I'm scrubbed Shaven Combed Fresh (The way you like fresh -grin) I'd like to think We won't Get calluses On our eyes Let's be wonders Again ============ OH YEAH.. Mr Yeats....I do so like the way your mind works... and that sensual side of you..with that slight edge of naughty is always a treat when it comes thru in your poetry... very cool write  We wish ourselves beautiful, we cry in the night. Its not the love you fear ... its the fall from the height. ~Edwin McCain~ |
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Katherine Chandler Member
since 2001-03-07
Posts 280Florida, USA |
A delightful read, Mr Yeats. I might also add I really like your quote! Thanks, Kate Genuine poetry can communicate before it is understood. T S Eliot |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I like this a lot... and I'll just bet she agrees to the deal you've offered! *G* Well done! |
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Wilfred Yeats Member Elite
since 2000-08-04
Posts 2704Wilmington, Delaware |
I love all you people - I only hope I have more time to spend here soon - to read and respond - Thanks so much |
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