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Do you see?

Do you see?

 

Don't cast a wandering eye

which captures nothing

You will see nothing

if your mind is preoccupied

Stop and stare and observe

fix your concentration on seeing

Do not allow yourself to be

a train window with life flashing by

All that can be seen has merit

even the dull and ugly

We learn more by seeing about us

than by transient thoughts

A leaf, a bird, clouds and people

are rich in their spiritual wealth

By seeing light and darkness

is to possess a new understanding

The eyes are the windows of the soul

and the vessels of knowledge

in this passing life

◄ The Intrusion

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Martin Elder

Sat 27th Jun 2020 11:21

'and the vessels of knowledge in this passing life'
I particularly love this closing line which i think wraps the piece up nicely

Nice one Keith

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keith jeffries

Tue 23rd Jun 2020 05:10

Anmolpreet, thank you for this valuable comment. Keith

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Anmolpreet Kaur

Mon 22nd Jun 2020 18:11

To see the world, you need
Not only an eye
But a beautiful heart to admire
And through this work of yours
I realize you possess them both
So don't stop to explore
The mystery of this whole.

Ak

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keith jeffries

Sat 23rd May 2020 19:32

Tom, Hannah, Jennifer, Jon, Shuchi, Abdul, Moongirl, Alive_sunflower, Reappak and Po,

Thank you all for your comments on this poem. They inspire me to keep writing and strengthen all of us in our endeavour to be good poets.

Thank you

Keith

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jennifer Malden

Thu 14th May 2020 11:23

Had missed this one. Beautiful poem, and such good advice. Do not allow yourself to be a train window ....... the eyes are the window of the soul ......

Jennifer

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keith jeffries

Mon 4th May 2020 07:22

Po,

Thanks for your comment. I always enjoy your words which I value greatly.

Keith

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keith jeffries

Sat 2nd May 2020 23:40

Reappak, Tom and Hannah,

Thank you for your comments. As always I appreciate those who take the time to read my poetry. It is a great encouragement to my endeavours.

Keith

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Reappak

Sat 2nd May 2020 23:31

Wonderfully expressed?

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Sat 2nd May 2020 21:31

Such a beautiful poem. So much richness and imagery and it's true, some walk around noticing very little, when there is so much around us to see and admire.
Love this.

Hannah

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keith jeffries

Sat 2nd May 2020 19:59

Abdul, Shuchi and Alive,

Thank you for your comments as they are much appreciated and a source of encouragement.

Keith

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Abdul Ahmad

Sat 2nd May 2020 17:38

Keith

Indeed_


"What is this life if, full of care,
We have no time to stand and stare?"

Enjoyed you poem. Concluded well with the last line. Thank you.

Abdul

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