To Your Blind Eye

To Your Blind Eye

How could this pain bring me joy 

This sorrow bring me peace

What is wrong with me

Do you notice these marks?

Do you care about these scars?

or do you turn a blind eye 

to the tears in my eyes

Who knew? 

Of course I knew.

I see

I feel

I hear the things you say 

when you think i'm not awake

For why? as my friend used to say

Used to

For shes gone away 

to leave me in dismay 

at the things that have come my way

Author's Note

Thanks for reading.

Reviews

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i like your use of oxymoron (pain=joy and sorrow=peace) because "feeling" is good, no matter what those feelings are... but the pain of losing a 'friend' is palpable in your final words... the scars we acquire from others and the self-inflected ones are visible, except to those who turn and walk away... this is a great write and I love the title too...well-done

[Ella]

Thanks i'm really glad that you can read in between the lines and see the message i wanted readers to receive. It means a lot to know that you understand what i'm trying to say. Your reviews are probably the best I've gotten.

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You are kindly welcome, Ella, but you write so clearly and vividly which makes all the difference... i appreciate your kind words as well :)

[Ella]

Thank you! It means a lot.

[SuspectGray]

There certainly appears to be a strong reference to the practice of cutting and the blind eyes that see but do not take any action to get to the root of the issue.

Nicely done ( : O )

[Robert]

A touching piece Ella. Short which I like in poems and free verse form. It hurts when someone says things about you that are hurtful or mean. You expressed in your words the feelings you have.

[Ella]

It does hurt, especially if that person is supposed to love unconditionally.

[Robert]

I could only assume, but hang in there. Use your writing talent to help express your feelings. Maybe talk with someone that is close to you about it also.

[Ella]

Im trying and writing is really helping. Thanks for your concern it means a lot.

[Robert]

You are doing well with your writing as you are have tremendous talent in that area :)

[Ella]

Thank you i always thought i never had a talent.

[Robert]

Well now you know, and don't forget it.

[silentLIGHT]

This one actually hurts. To me at least. It comes across as if you've been in anguish for such a long time it's become a way of life.

The last piece just goes to show.. That in the darkest of days, even your shadow leaves you.

It made me feel.
Nicely done!

[Ella]

I don't know what to say but thank you. It means a lot to know it made such an impact on you, though it may not have been a pleasant one.