The Real View

The Real View

A Poem by Sami Khalil
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If you can only see...The real view!

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The Real View/…………………………………………..By Sami Khalil

The view within is the real view.  A psychological poem.

The Poem:

You only see the ripples above waters as self-expression,

but not the merciless anarchy within.

You witness candles burning in the dark,

but not the residue of scar-tissues melting away.

You only observe weary eyes crying sadly in basted memories,

but not their wounds growing like fingernails.

You only glance at craggy mountains rising to drape the sky,

but not the stalled echoes within valleys.

You only stare at pallid grave sites at the edge of humanity starving for answers,

but not the dead and what have become.

You only spot a blind among the anointed blind... others hanging in the balance,

but not the one who dares to look at the sun.

You only notice beginnings and endings.

If you can only see…

The real view!

© 2014 Sami Khalil


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This reminds me of those "blinders" that they put on the horses to keep them from getting "spooked".. they can see the road ahead of them well enough but miss out on everything around them.. I think too many people "see" like this.. They are too focused on the road ahead to fix the road behind them and enjoy the road they are on, and the road ahead just stays in the distance.

Sometimes it is easier to just look on the surface instead of taking a deeper look. You are afraid of what you might find.. When you go deeper the pain becomes more real, the monsters more scary, the hurt more profound. When you look inside others to see who they really are you might not like what you see.

I think that is what is wrong with most of the world today. It is easier to just take things at face value instead of understanding things for what they really are. Seeing the person for who they really are instead of just what they WANT you to see.

The anger can disappear once you realize that it is due to a hurt that you can heal... The sadness can go away once you tend to the wound and heal the scar. The friend who is lonely can have that shoulder they so desperately need to lean on but too afraid to ask.

If we take a good hard look at those memories and past mistakes we can learn the lessons that are there waiting and keep from repeating them over and over. We must see the consequences that our actions have on others, how it affects their lives, their happiness, their well-being.

The real view is actually taking the time to LOOK: not skim the surface, not glance at, not take at face value, not gloss it over--but DEEP down inside and reflect.

I REALLY LOVE this piece Sami!!! It is my new favorite of yours....

Posted 9 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

Same here. Thank you kindly...:)...............
AprilRN1210

9 Years Ago

You're welcome kindly......:)...............
Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

:)................



Reviews

What I get from this is that you cant really understand some given situation unless you go through it,and its your reality. As a Psychology graduand, I find this is very interesting. I learnt a lot from your writing Sami Khalil. Thanks for sharing.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

Wow. So true and well spoken. You have to experience things, go through the trial and tribulations o.. read more
Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

:)............
Centfie

9 Years Ago

:-);-) glad i didn't misjudge this,or did I?
LOVE this one Sami....sometimes we only see the semblance of what is reality, it may be easier and less disconcerting that way. This one will remain in my memory for a long long time....my favorite of yours to date....unforgettable! Excellent....

Posted 9 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

Grazie Mille again...:).....................
Frieda P

9 Years Ago

Yep, always :)
Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

☺☺☺..............................
This really spoke to me! This is so good!
"You only spot a blind among the anointed blind... others hanging in the balance,
but not the one who dares to look at the sun.
You only notice beginnings and endings.
If you can only see…
The real view!"

Posted 9 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

Wow. Thank you so much Dustin for this lovely review and sharing. I'm pleased to know you like it an.. read more
"You only observe weary eyes crying sadly in basted memories,
but not their wounds growing like fingernails."

These lines encapsulate the feeling this poem evokes in me. A deeply haunting yet beautiful rendition of what we perceive compared to how we think about things.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

Wow. So true and well observed dear poet. So lovely you can see it and relate. All blessings...:)..... read more
Completely and utterly amazing. It makes you think and question everything. So true and eye opening. Thank you for making this poetry.
-Asami

Posted 9 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

Wow. Thank you so much Asami for this wonderful review and eye-opening insights. I appreciate the ti.. read more
harry chapin wrote the words "life is but a circle". those who only notice beginnings and endings miss out on most of life. great write, great message!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

Wow. So true and relevant to this poem and message. You decipher things marvelously...Have a great o.. read more
I like it! The real view- perplexing yet almost intimidating to tool at life from a different perspective. Keep up the good work!

Posted 9 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

Wow. Thank you so much Shawn for this amazing review and kind words. Hope all is well with you...:)... read more
There's always a flipside. If we look close enough we will see it.
"You only see the ripples above waters as self-expression,
but not the merciless anarchy within"
This treads in deep waters. Excellent piece. :)


Posted 9 Years Ago


Quill~

9 Years Ago

*********** :)**********
Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

^^~^^:).....
Quill~

9 Years Ago

lol ***** :))********
thats a deep write love how you've expressed like two faced value of a coin :) keep up the great work

Posted 9 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

Wow. Thank you so much Paras for this lovely review and words. I appreciate it all..:)................ read more
There is a lot of depth to this. We really are complicated creatures, so much turmoil below those calm waters you express; but haven't we, over thousands of years of evolution, learned to hide things? Suppress them, maybe because they hurt too much, or maybe because we don't want to hurt anybody near us. A fascinating read, Sami, really hit home. In that I yearn to come across people who can express clearly, and upfront, who they really are.

Posted 9 Years Ago


Sami Khalil

9 Years Ago

Wow. So true and well spoken dear poet. All possibilities of the truth you have expressed. Thank you.. read more

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