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]

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

[Cody Williams]

Another great write Sami! Probably one of my favorites! A wonderfully penned write Sami! Thanks for sharing it!

-CW

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much beloved poet and story-teller for this wonderful review and vote of confidence. You have graced me with all... Take care...:)......................

[Latifa]

If you can only see…

The real view!
what an extremely thoughtful piece from you Sami, to see the real piece that what we're aiming for.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and well spoken. I'm glad you like this write and the message. Thank you so much...:).....................

[maria ( rose)]

O,my..You inspire me more and more each time I read your work. This flows with truth of our perceptions in life. You only notice beginnings and endings.If you can only see…

The real view!
Thank You for sharing this amazing piece.
maria rose♥

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Maria for this awesome review. You have graced me with the visit and lovely thoughts. All appreciated...:)......................

[maria ( rose)]

You are so welcome my friend♥

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Hilario Alves]

I can relate to this poem because i'm always being perceived as something that i'm not. Your poem has inspired me. thank you for your words.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So good to know Hilario. I'm glad you can relate. Have a great one. Thank you so much for all...:)....................

[Nour Al-Hajj]

It's so beautiful and saddening at the same time, but I couldn't stop smiling while I was reading it.
It really is lovely :)
Bravo!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Nour for all you say and do when you visit. You are appreciated. Have a great one...:)....................

[VALORMORE DE PLUME]

This is great Sami, A profound writing on the shallowness of our perceptions.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You have summed it up marvelously. I can't thank you enough for all you say and do. Have a great one...:)................

[Ahena MK]

You witness candles burning in the dark,

loved the poem a lot ... great read

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much dear poet for this lovely review and sharing. Glad you visited...:).....................

[Ghost of Jupiter]

So many things in life are only taken at surface value...to look beyond the top layer into the depths is like finding buried treasure, in my opinion... to see with your spirit, feel with your heart and love with all your soul, that is what life is all about. You capture so much in your writing Sami...such a pleasure to read your work.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So much truth and insight in your words. I can't thank you enough for the time and effort. Have a great one...:).................

[Ghost of Jupiter]

thank you Sami for posting such beautiful and inspiring writing... it is never effort but enjoyment to read and comment on your work... you have a great one as well :D

[Sami Khalil]

Same here...:)................

[MAD ENGLISHMAN]

Do we ever really see the world as it is or do we create a world that we want to see from the images entering our eyes.
Makes you think.
Nice work Sami.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Good questions to ponder upon. So glad this write makes you think and others. All rich blessings...:)...............

[Rita L. Sev]

You only see the ripples above waters as self-expression,
but not the merciless anarchy within...

You express the theme here right away, and carry it through flawlessly. There is so much more than the surface, if only we open more than just our eyes... Great piece, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and well spoken dear poet. So glad you like the message and the poem. All rich blessings...:)................