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]

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[Saddam]

A beauty of emotions beyond the words. Every time you write, you wrote it throgh the uncertain truth but a magical way..... GREAT SIR......

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much beloved poet and writer for all you say and do. Also, thank you for the continued support...:)..............

[Corset]

Sami, I swear, you have a way of hitting the nail on the head every time...there are things we feel inside but can not say, there are actions we take but can not explain, what it looks like on the surface is not what it appears, underneath beats a heart, but eyes see only with past experiences. Beautifully done my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. An amazing insight from an amazing poet. So true and well spoken. I can't add more to your truth. Take care...:).....................

[Corset]

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[Sami Khalil]

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[Bright Ocean Star]

Sami, humans are all a den of contradictions....we may seem calm and composed on the surface, but who knows the sharks and giant squid that battle beneath in the big deep? There are many 'walking wounded' who look perfectly ordinary at first blush, but who harbor deep wounds of abuse or neglect they are internally tending, self medicating. It's good to remind ourselves of this from time to time, and be patient with the person who cuts you off in the car or steps in front of you at the grocery store. Some people are on their last straw, and no one knows who or what could set them off. Very nice poem, my friend!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. That is what I'm talking about and you put it in a special perspective. So thankful for the time and effort to share...:)...............

[Dickey Harrold]

That Sami, what you brought to attention is for-real. Not many poeple view something and evaluate it's beginning, purpose, and end, let alone it's surounding/ couter parts. Our vision offers more than sight...it offers thought. To see something is one thing, but to give thought to what you are seeing is so neglected. I think reader will now associate vision to thought due to the seed you just planted in the readers mind.

As for me, this is your best piece yet. "Bravo'

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. I can't thank you enough for the power of your wisdom and insights. I'm amazed at the depth of your understanding. So pleased you have visited...:)......................

[Dickey Harrold]

Sami, I'm fortunate to see beyond the object I view. here's a thought. See if you can ( I can't) find a reason for any of GOD'S creation without a perpose. A rock has a place in his plan on earth. I have to laugh...the closest a came to a creation without purpose is a fly, flea, tick, etc...But they are her to chalenge our love for life and patience. Just my thought. My point is I think about what i see. Awsome poem....

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true. Everything has a reason and purpose. We have to decipher them. Take care...:)...................

[wordman]

I wonder does any of us ever really see beyond reality

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. I do think so for some can have visions beyond our reality like spiritual ones or seeing through spiritual eyes instead of material ones. We might call it the sixth sense. Thank you so much for all...Take care...:)..............

[Pryde Foltz]

You only notice beginnings and endings.

If you can only see…

The real view!

I needed this read today, Sami. Another spectacular read.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So glad you can relate to this write and message. So pleased to make a friend's day a little brighter. Thank you so much for all...:)..........

[Jackson H. Harley]

I continue to be inspired by your talent :) another wonderfuly worded piece with a concept that has a true voice,one spoken loudly yet sweetly by your words :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. I love your reviews Jackson and I admire your talents. A takes one to know one like the saying goes. I think you will have a wonderful future God willing...Have a great one...:)........

[StrixNebulosa]

some only ever see what they want... everyone does it at times, but for some they refuse to use both eyes. I love the duel paintings, makes me think of seeing clearly... and the poem is rich with honesty...great pen.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and wonderfully said. That is the gist of this poem. Please send some read requests...Be blessed...:)....................

[Chris Micha]

Your discription of the view from the outside is brilliant! We are always on the outside looking in. Yes, the true view is on the inside, the middle between the beginning & end. Your words always give me chills, they speak to me. Such a beautiful piece. Bravo my friend! :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much dear poet and good friend for your continued support and appreciation. Looking forward to reading your new posts. Sorry I have been busy. I will visit soon...:)....................

[Chris Micha]

No problem dear. I hope all is well! :)

[Sami Khalil]

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[Aethereal]

It’s not easy going where angles fear to tread. Your poem inspired me to write this tiny gift song-poem for you which you may keep as your own:

Fear of Depths

We sail o’er the undertow
of our rivers hiding woe.
We don’t look too far below
for the source of each rainbow.

Some of us may never know
what’s beyond our status quo.
Depths are places we forgo,
and heights give us vertigo.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much dear Aethereal for this wonderful review and gift of poetry. You have summed it up marvelously...Have a great one...:)....................

[Aethereal]

You're welcome! Little songs just pop into my head every time I read a poem that plays conceptual piano music for me. I think that your poem has more to do with Psychology than Philosophy. How do we scale the depths of a synergy such as Consciousness? Synergies have no logical algorithms, but they’re related to everything that counts in life.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you again...:)................