The Eye of the Beholder

Some relate their lives to us in pictures
I prefer to tell my life in words
Most draw upon the visions the images display
I draw upon the verses I have heard

The eloquence that floats among the verses
transcending me through endless time and space
in subtle imagery I can see a far off distant land
without ever having left my current place

I smile when I ponder this elation
and contemplate the world in which I dwell
If beauty’s in the eye of the beholder
In poetry I see it very well 

Reviews

[AYVID N]

Some people relate better to images and others to words. I personally believe, the latter is a more complete experience. Words are magical. Words are thrilling. There's nothing like a poem to open our hearts and minds. I'm just like you and we're blessed!

[Mari' Emeraude]

Amen! A unique breed I suppose

[Cyrus Cummings]

What a beautiful and evocative piece of poetry! It captures the essence of how words can transport us to different places and times, much like images do for others. The imagery and eloquence in the verses truly highlight the power of poetry to convey deep emotions and thoughts

[Mari' Emeraude]

Thanks for reading, Cyrus

[andrew mitchell]

Funny how strong words can be holding their own when a picture can fade from view. Nice work.

[Mari' Emeraude]

Thanks for reading, Andrew.

[Davidgeo]

This place is awesome no matter how we see it. I also prefer the words as well.

[Mari' Emeraude]

I'm with you. Thanks for the read

[W. Barrett Munn]

Iambic pentameter as it is meant to be used, i.e., imperfectly, not as a slave to the metronome but as a jazz tambourine player, adding or substractin beats as the music suggests. This is how Shakespeare wrote.

[Mari' Emeraude]

Yes! I'd have to agree with you.

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I loved this poem! It speaks about the power of the written word and the loftier eloquence of poetry so personally that I am certain the writer's poems feel like children birthed from a loving pen and stories read, like places visited. Love of the word weaves a special sort of magic. Your wand seems powerful at work here.

[Mari' Emeraude]

Even your reviews are beautfully poetic, Fabian. :) ty

[emmajoygreen]

'I smile when I ponder this elation
and contemplate the world in which I dwell
If beauty’s in the eye of the beholder
In poetry I see it very well '

A fine ending to meaningful words.. and as you say, your prefer to tell in words, how carefully and sensitively you do so. You always have.

[Mari' Emeraude]

Aww, thank you, my friend!

[emmajoygreen]

Hello and good morning! Hope life is being kind to you, Mari :)

[Mari' Emeraude]

Life's good. Great to hear from you, Emmajoy

[emmajoygreen]

Hope to visit far longer next time. Stay safe and happy, Mari, please

[Lyn Anderson]

Very nicely said. I am glad I saw your work in the feed.

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely expression in your lines Mari, this is a well crafted poem and I agree entirely with the sentiment in your final stanza.

Chris

[charlie]

It's a blessed thing. A magical thing. Perhaps a necessary thing.

[Mari' Emeraude]

Here here ! :)