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teenpoet
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0 posted 2003-04-29 12:15 PM


I can see someone staring at me
Her eyes in their intensity
Confuse me
Young eyes foolish eyes
But determined eyes
eyes that are defiant
that state their strength so boldy
and yet...
was that a flicker of uncertainty?
does this bold creature fear
like others do?
does she fear being alone
of failing
yes those bright eyes are afraid
are unsure
those eyes are quiet and contemplative
and calculating
those eyes are cold sometimes
and uncaring
those eyes are the eyes of a girl
afraid to go out into the world alone
but anticipating the challenge of life
eyes that seek a childhood friend
eyes that shed tears in the dark of night
they belong to a girl I know...
Me


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BrokenAngel
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since 2002-01-06
Posts 141
Puryear, TN, USA
1 posted 2003-04-29 02:36 PM


Wonderful write.  A person's eyes are the windows to there souls.  Your discription of the way the eyes look is wonderful.  Even the most bravest of creatures can be terrified of something, be it the smallest thing.  You really showed how you feel in this one.  Seems like a poem I would write for a loved one since I'm no good at saying anything, I gotta write it.  Being alone in life sucks...I know cause I fear the same thing, and most of the time, I have to face that fear.  Keep your chin up honey!!

Read my work and read my thoughts
I'll go back into the night now
---Night Angel

Peacebri
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since 2003-04-16
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2 posted 2003-04-29 04:37 PM


I love this poem and yes its true, a persons eyes are the gates to their inner soul. This is such a powerful thoughtful poem and i love the ending. "these eyes belong to a girl I know.....Me" that is my favorite line!! keep up the great work and i cant wait to read more of your writings!
blueyedlioness
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since 2003-04-24
Posts 289
USA
3 posted 2003-04-29 05:05 PM


I really, really like this. It's capturing and entertaining. Very nice.
FlyingCloud
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since 2003-04-28
Posts 151
A little place inside my head
4 posted 2003-04-29 05:18 PM


Wowee. This is incredible. I think that everyone can relate to this poem in some way.

^~Whoever does not love his work cannot hope that it will please others.~^
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Jeremy Halstead
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since 2000-06-01
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Morris, Ill. U.S.A
5 posted 2003-04-29 07:03 PM


really, really liked this piece...the illusion of looking into the eyes of another was nice... often, when we evaluate ourselves, we feel as though we're examining another...great work.

Jeremy

Be it in the truest form, or a desperate lack thereof, fail not to understand that the inspiration is love.

teenpoet
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since 2001-10-17
Posts 280
Michigan
6 posted 2003-05-27 09:55 AM


My eyes have been so empty, vacant in my life
Looking on, not understanding
What I've lost is far more valuable
That this encroaching pride
Holding me back from realizing
The truth of my eyes

ESP
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since 2000-01-25
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Floating gently on a cloud....
7 posted 2003-05-27 07:53 PM


I love this. Perfect twist at the end...reminds me of a poem I wrote, similar themes, similar twist, actually it was my first poem, so therefore it was way less expressive than this one, but hey! Thanks for sharing this
Luv, Liz xxx

"Gorge the honey from life, and live through the stomach aches knowing they will pass..." ~Liz Pinard 2003~

*Dark Princess*
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lost in the shadows
8 posted 2003-05-28 12:11 PM


I can really relate...This was so good..I'm sorry if ur going through a rough time...Feel free to e-mail me if you need to talk to someone...Jess
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9 posted 2003-05-28 09:47 AM


Indeed, if you look closely, you can find any answer to any question in the eyes of a loved one.

This was an interesting read. The approach to the emotions the other felt was different. Enjoyed, as always, Alicia. You are improving to become a very talented writer. The growth in you has been inspiring.

Thanks for the read.

--Marie

"You can be idealistic for all of ten seconds before you die." (Imitation of Life)

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