I. C. the Real U.

A sonnet written in 2022

Trying to see you

Like you see you ...

Darling, I'll be true

That's impossible to do

Because I see you

As you're unable to

You're perfect, you 

And you're beautiful too

Trying to see you

The way that you see you

I could never do

For what you see's untrue

I see the real you

As you're unable to

Jim Lonsdale Poetry 2022

Reviews

[Dave Brown]

image is a difficult matter whether its the inside one or the outside one,
however, as I age, the one I have the most difficulty with is the mirror image which has turned me into a mainly morbid, marauding, manic, marathon mirror mangler!!
Seems to have solved the problem.
Take care

[Desert Knave]

Thank you so much. ~Jim

[light and ashes]

it is important to have eyes that see.

[Lydia Shutter]

How lovely this is.....Most of us are our own worst critics. When I look in the mirror I see something quite different from what my hubby sees. To be seen through love's eyes is very special. I really liked this one, Jim. Lydi**

[Desert Knave]

Thank you. I wrote this after hearing a friend bash her looks. ~Jim

[Betty Hermelee]

The way you see yourself can be completely different from the way others see you…. Many of us have poor images of ourselves though others may see us as attractive….. to come to terms with this predicament is often difficult
To contemplate. Nicely crafted…
Warmly
B.

[Desert Knave]

Thank you for your kind comment !! ~Jim

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome
Warmly
B.