The Real View

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!

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

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....

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You have blown me away with this truth and deep insight. You have summed up this poem marvelously. Your wisdom shines through in our darkness. I can't thank you enough...:)...........................

[AprilRN1210]

You said it so much more eloquently than I... I just threw in my opinion and views on what you wrote..... You write so beautifully and it always "speaks" to me in ways that I absolutely adore. You have a creative spirit and the skill to deliver magically. Thank you for sharing such breathtaking writing. I am a fan:)

[Sami Khalil]

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

[AprilRN1210]

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

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Vidya Bacchus]

We people tend to see what we want to.Choosing to see what is on the surface is easier than trying to deal with what lies beneath.Another favourite of mine Sami K.You have penned this so wisely :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and well spoken. You have nailed it on the head. So grateful to you and the insights. Take care...:).......................

[Vidya Bacchus]

You are welcome Sami K.It is always a pleasure to read your wisdom .Take care my friend :)

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Vidya Bacchus]

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

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Mira ThePoetess]

What the eyes see isn't always the truth. Vision is only a reflect of our inner state of mind ... You can look at something and feel it evoking sadness inside you ... while someone else feels totally different ... we don't see things like each other either ... Our perception is mostly blinded by false impressions .. If we see with our heart then we know that what we see is real for we shall feel its essence .... Only my point of view ... but it's what I've read between your lines .. Your words are a very good choice .. I love the images used as well ... Good ink as usual Sami :D

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. I wholeheartedly agree with your insights and wonderful words. So glad you like this write and the message within. You have added icing to the cake. Please send some read requests when you post new things. Take care...:).......................

[Mira ThePoetess]

thank you I will right now :D

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Honey-Bee]

Good image of what lies beneath if we could only see deeper. The outer only tells us a little. Lovely write! Thanks for sharing!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You have summed it up marvelously Honey-Bee. So thankful for the visit and sharing...:)......................

[Glass Heart Inc]

This is a great poem. Very true, too.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You have summed up things marvelously. Thank you so much dear poet for all...Take care...:).................

[Ayushi]

If you can only see...
The real view!
Amazing lines.
A very vivid and thoughtful piece of poetry :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Ayushi for this great review and visit. I'm so pleased you like it along with the message...:)................

[Ayushi]

you are most welcome :)

[Sami Khalil]

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

[melissa]

Your poems are amazing i really enjoy reading them Keep up the great work you are amazing writer i wish i could write that good

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Melissa for all you say and do. You are really appreciated. All rich blessings...:)......

[melissa]

You're welcome

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Antonio Valentino]

our eyes point forward for a reason..

all that stuff right behind them would make us lose sight

ever deep my dear friend

really enjoyed :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and well said Antonio. You are wise indeed. Be blessed...:)......................

[00000000000000000000000..]

That was sad yet deeply said:) The real view is a forgotten word at times we study and focus and who really sees the realism. Ya know I use to say before coming here poetry is a dead language, till I ran across friends like you and more that made me see its not dead and some out their in this crazy world need something profound yet free, from the grace of our hand bleeds the pourings of a new rise a new set. I no longer believe in dying words:))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So wonderful to hear that and to share the wonders of your soul in its genuine ways. I'm honored to call you friend and we have been on this journey together. I love your inspirational writes for they show a soul trying to find the real meanings of life and reality. Thank you for all...:).............
Let us continue the journey...:)..................

[0000000000000000000000000000]

Smilessssssssssssss we will till I am called away:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) Your truly welcome Sami my friend:)))))))))))))))) Milessssssssssssssssss of everlasting smilessssssssssssssssssss

[Sami Khalil]

All rich blessings...:).........................

[Sami Khalil]

You only spot a blind among the anointed blind...

Sami Khalil

[Sami Khalil]

You only observe weary eyes crying sadly in basted memories,

but not their wounds growing like fingernails.

Sami Khalil