In The Eye of The 'Be Holder'

It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see. - Thoreau

he couldn't see the forest for the trees

didn't feel wind for the breeze

couldn't start the car even with the keys

couldn't beg despite knowing how to say, "please"

couldn't taunt whilst being able to tease

let alone see prayers answered despite having worn knees

Author's Note

"I would give all the wealth of the world, and all the deeds of all the heroes, for one true vision." - Thoreau

Reviews

[MoriartyMesa]

In all honesty, it reminds me of something a person may hear on the radio circa 1939.

[Pete]

thanks. wondering why that is and why that year?

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Life is perception
It’s all how we see it
Very deep poem
Great write
One persons beauty they see in a flower weed dandelion is another’s weed
Ps Love the band and song

[Pete]

hi julie. your observations are spot on of course but try as i may to have a good outlook my cup tends to be only half full far too often. i'm getting better at realizing it and quickly changing my outlook rather than wallowing in self pity. i've always loved music and it's what i turn to maintain a "proper" outlook. i well remember you telling me that you too like music and i remember talking with you about some of our favorite bands. the doors are tops. as you probably know jim and ray (keyboardist) formed the group in college in california. jim wrote poetry and thus most if not all of the lyrics. ray just passed away not too long ago and of course sad what happened to jim. i don't know if you've seen it but oliver stone made a great movie in 1991 about them starring val kilmer as jim. whew, anyway thanks for the read and connecting. i've actually been meaning to stop by you for a read because i see you in the cafe quite often lately. best regards ... :)