sometimes, sometimes I feel so lost
stranded with nowhere to go
and every word I speak, every step I take
only leads to yet more mistakes
but there is solace somewhere, somewhere I know
not in a thing, or a what, but a who-
there is solace in your eyes,
your eyes so blue
when bands of iron crush my chest
constricting my long-fragile heart
I am pained and hurt, broken and sore
torn into pieces by this internal war
but there is healing somewhere, for those torn apart
a place where old things are made new-
there is healing in your eyes,
your eyes so blue
in the deep of winter, in the still of night
when green things wither, are beaten, and die
a love still grows where naught else will bloom
that chases away the pervading dark and gloom
there is someplace, in an iris of pale summer sky
where a love thrives, always pure and true-
ever unending love in your eyes,
your eyes so blue
Author notes
I think I am developing a trend of longer stanzas, though I am surprised I have only three. However, I knew before I put pen to paper that I wanted to keep this fresh and light-heavy metaphors just did not seem right. One of my two dearest friends is a vibrant, warm, loving and thoughtful person, and I tried to remember that in the spirit of the poem. Having said that, I do realize I have some cliched rhyming that is not so new or fresh, but am overall satisfied.
Much love to my friend, whose eyes reflect the sainted goodness she is. Maybe someday I will have the guts to read this to her.
Comments
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Much can be seen through looking into someone's eyes - the sparkle, the tears, the crinkle at the corners when they laugh - the seem to reflect what's inside. Liked this poem - was easy to read and understand, sometimes sad, sometimes not. Enjoyed the read.
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First, let me thank you for entering my contest,
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The perspective was unique and creative. Nice flow and imagery. Do make sure you capatlize though, for professional look and easier reading. -
Beautiful poem. eyes are truly the windows to the soul and there is so much deep beauty there when we gaze into the eyes of a truly beautiful person. It's so wonderful to know friends like that and I hope you do read it to her some day.
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