The Eyes of the Lost

To the eyes of the lost,

you are just another person

living a life better than them.

In the eyes of the lost,

you are trying to tell them

something they care not for.

Then to the eyes of the lost,

you prove something is worth it

and they believe you.

The eyes of the lost

become

the eyes of the found.

Author's Note

Repetition at the start of each stanza is intended.

Reviews

[Jade]

what a wonderful, intriguing write here. Very enjoyable read

[John Alexander McFadyen]

An interesting tight little piece of free verse with an uplifting message. The term 'the eyes of the lost' is significant as mood shows well in eyes most of the time and many can feel lost even when all they needed was a map or instructions on which bus to take.

[Rye]

Wonderful write, intriguing as well as hopeful.

[Onlyme]

Beautiful done. expressed to perfection. Meaningful and hopeful. Gives comfort to the lost.

[LazerRays]

A very nice poem you've written here. I just love the message you portray with grace. You have a blessed mind an hands to perform the writings of these words. Very nice!

[Octi]

Thank you!

[LazerRays]

No problem! My pleasure!

[Chryiss]

The repetition was just perfect to relate the progression of lost to found. That subtle change of the first few words starting the same phrase was all that was needed to convey this.
In the beginning, it makes me think how we might sometimes think another has it good, when in fact that person could be struggling just as much or more. By the end, a soft kindness enveloped the poem, that people can give strength and show others new way out of that darkness.

[Octi]

Thank you!