Window Dressing

 

Through a cracked window

Views of life

Tend to look most realistic.

The dirty window

Paints a picture

Of life’s true intentions.

Even though a tinted window

Will flash you back

To innocent views

Long lost in the sands of time,

It will never take away the reality

It is held in place by the pain.

Reviews

[Mari' Emeraude]

Very thought provoking. 'The things we see aren't always how they really are' is what I came away with after reading this. Nice job!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you... I like what you took from my words.

[Laurierose]

It's interesting to think that life appears more realistic through cracked windows. Life lived by fragment does indeed make a full view. I interpreted this to mean that life isn't perfect. Sometimes there'll be cracks though they symbolize endurance, perseverance and strength. Not imperfection. Life’s true intentions. I guess this depends on one’s independent beliefs. I interpreted this to mean that though it appears dirty, it’s just stained. Stained glass isn’t flawed, just a different kind of beautiful. Life preserved on ice, in pain, is just one of many facets of reality. Without pain, then how can we experience relief? I like this piece. Very existential. Great read.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for the deeply insightful review... so very appreciated.

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked your thoughts and words shared. I liked the logic. How we look at life. Broken view or hopeful view. Our decision. Thank you my friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you for the encouraging review.

[Coyote Poetry]

My pleasure my friend and you are welcome.

[Aaron]

WOW, very nicely written , I loved it

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very kindly.

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

Your poetry makes me wander through soul times I should always remember, Thanks Dale!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you my queen

[Beccy]

Dare I say it? Yes I dare, this is a poem that reflects the many varied pathways we take through life; and what those choices bring us.

I liken this to looking out of a window on a long train journey; watching each flicker frame image as it passes us by; the reality, never very far away.

Beccy.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much. Appreciate the feedback.

[sette]

and the reality steps in with the absence of the rose tinted windows but rather a cracked and dark window because it is what is life all about

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Your words are very wise. Thanks for sharing.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and when those rose colored glasses get cracks in them...we become even more naive. Don't we?

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Very good point sir. Thank you.

[barleygirl]

Very intriguing. This might be the most nuanced poem I’ve read from you, ever! I’m not sure I can grasp all that you’re saying here, but your ideas are thought-provoking. I love the title & the various choices for window views. I’m just not sure I agree with the last two lines, which feel rather final & futile & sad. I would hope that the way we view the world is not forever clouded by the pain we’ve been thru. To me, that’s the miracle of His Mercy, that these dirty or tainted viewpoints can be made whole & clean & honest (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you Margie for sharing your thoughts on my work. Always enjoy your feedback.