Eye or Mind?

Which sees best?

Eye in front

of the eye lid, sees

what lies within its reach.

Its vision comes from the light,

It receives its sight from the bright

beams. Light off,  sight ceased,

darkness is its worst enemy.

Beholding physical beauty,

Easily ensnared by

Comely things.

Mind behind eye lid,

seeing whatever it could feel. 

Its vision lies on discernment,

 it sees through the fleshy skin.

Light off and eyes is closed, 

It even sees better without

them both. The Beholder

 of the inner beauty,  

always seeing

Through a

million

mile

...

Author's Note

Just trying to do something new with this. Though this is my first picture poem, I hope it makes some sense. And what is your point of view about this matter? Eye or Mind, which one do you think sees the best?

Thanks for your review.

Reviews

[alanwgraham]

Well done Kay. This is very thought provoking. Our understanding of perception is a very complex issue. As you have explained eye and mind are both involved. Your picture method of showing this has worked really well along with your words.
Well done.
Aan

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Alan.
I really appreciate this much.

[John the Baptist]

This poem reflects a venerable spiritual truth. The outer, or human eye sees only the changing physical world, while the inner, or spiritual eye beholds the great truths of life. Our challenge is to properly balance these two eyes.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

You are right, John.
Thank you so much.

[barleygirl]

Your poem seems to explain why online friendships/romances flourish . . . we can often be disconnected from our human tendency to judge in terms of the physical manifestations of a situation/person. In my humble opinion, there is nothing like making a mind-connection with another person thru words. This can surpass any momentary physical thrill, any day. When you are old & disabled & in the wilderness like me, making mind connections feels more relaxed becuz people feel a pressure to "perform" in physical ways for each other, to attract each other & to be acceptable. I'm not just talking about sex, but the ways we fluff ourselves up with whatever beautifying things we feel we need to do. That superficial crap goes by the wayside when dealing in a mind connection with another person that's on one's wavelength. Sorry for rambling. Maybe I shouldn't be having my third cup of coffee! *wink! wink!* Fondly, Margie

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you, Margie.
I'm always impressed by your review.

[CD Campbell]

I think it's a rather fine work. The open eye sees the material and what is. The closed eye or the eye of the mind can see what can be. It can be inspirational depending on what kind of person you are.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, CD.
I really appreciate your wonderful review.

[Robert Trakofler]

I'm blind as a bat these days my visions come from something in between me thinks as your does i'm sensing
and a fine picture it is Kay!

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Robert.
From within comes the greatest vision.

[Neville]

it is always good to experiment and try new things in this writing game.... I enjoyed your experimentation.... N

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Neville.
New idea brings new experiment, and new experiment brings new innovation.
Thank you once again.

[Neville]

pleasure and all mine.. N

[Lorry]

We see constant antler, whether eyes open or not, dreaming and thinking, the unseen is seen and we can be anywhere.
Like the visual style too. 😀

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much, Lorry.
You made a point.
I really like that point of view.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Beautiful form and deeply meaningful title and poem Kay. Graceful words in a graceful format that pose a very wise and meaningful question. For me, neither type of vision can stand alone to give a true picture of the world. Thank you for this thought-provoking poem and lesson. Your last 6 lines speak the heart’s truth.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much for your wonderful point of view, Annette.
I really appreciate your thoughtful response.

[Sami Khalil]

Food for thought. I like your form and message. I have to think on that. Pleasure to have read you.

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much for your kind words, Samil.
I really appreciate it.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome...

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

love the set up of this write, intrigued by this write as well. nicely done

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Thank you so much for your kind words.
I really appreciate it.