Unshielded Eyes

Nothing is black and white...........

The first small opening let in love’s breath in bountiful measure
Brought a black and white beginning all at one time
A sweet current came through following sands of long ago
Where you sold your soul to the music of tomorrow
In whispers of nickels and dimes

Here upon your feelings you now write words from crystal skies
While you wait to catch the wind on your brow
So why are your eyes closed as if they will be a shield
To always, protect you from what is inevitably
What you have to feel now

Will your words grace your existence in your poetic dreams
Or perhaps reconnect you to love’s breath
When the last voice you hear gives up tenderness
That cannot be forgotten as it rises and falls
Within your heart nonetheless

What is love, perhaps a constant fire with a burn that magnifies
Or a place one goes never returning the same
Where you learned the words to a song you never knew
Could break your heart in an instant
If your theme it became

Black and white may be the beginning, shades of gray seep in
Nothing is immovable here in love’s paradise
You can breathe in love’s breath in bountiful measures
Yet know, you must feel each breath
With unshielded eyes

Reviews

[Moflo]

You have some very powerful images here and, if I might point out, your second to last stanza is absolutely fantastic! I like the theme of this poem a lot, I think its really deep and profound and readers can definitely relate. You worded it all so well though that I think this poem is amazing. Great work.

[Pebbles]

I love this Neva ...I do miss having proper conversations where we can all join in with each others chatter ... x :)

[Judy Ponceby]

So warm, amazingly heartfelt. A world of beauty in this one Neva :)

[Art]

knowing love is so much more than black and white...there are the variables that can seep in and either compliment or complicate its existence...and so it is that one must go in with open eyes and or mind so as to become what love is...

nice work Neva...

[SpokenWord]

I think it is easy for people to fall in love but it is very difficult for them to accept love in return and eyes are often blind even when wide open or closed. I like the form of this poem as it tells the situation between one is ready for love and I assume one who maybe isn't. It's easy to look at the black and white of anything, easy to make a choice based on it but when you look at the gray or totality of something it is more complex. Very good writing and an excellent poem.

[Jeremy Wyatt]

These wonderful poems of yours Neva, they make me so wistful for someone. Oh boy to fall in love .....you have such a gift for this, you do good for peoples souls with writing like this X

[John Jackson (El Juero)]

The words implicate an author with an ability to love deeply, and fearlessly. Correct me if I'm wrong. I feel this, as i have been recently blessed with an unconditionally loving life partner. An excellent, enjoyable piece.

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what a magical and breathless piece of writing..marvellous - simple with depth of thought..quite a feat..loved it

[Robin]

eyes and heart wide open , thoughts of the heart beautifully expressed

[Ravyne Hawke]

Your images never cease to amaze me, Neva (and I am so happy to see you here at Writers Cafe!). The images in this poem are refreshing, new, raw and beautiful. As always, I am in awe and appreciate the delicate poetry you give to your readers. Thank you so very much!

[al25]

This is really great. I geniuenly enjoyed reading this. :)