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]

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

[Centfie]

What I get from this is that you cant really understand some given situation unless you go through it,and its your reality. As a Psychology graduand, I find this is very interesting. I learnt a lot from your writing Sami Khalil. Thanks for sharing.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and well spoken. You have to experience things, go through the trial and tribulations or be empathetic with their plight when you see the whole real picture and not just bits and pieces. We all do things for certain intentions and reasons and those intentions are perceived differently. And that is where misjudging comes into play. So glad you like this write. Take care...:).............

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Centfie]

:-);-) glad i didn't misjudge this,or did I?

[Frieda P]

LOVE this one Sami....sometimes we only see the semblance of what is reality, it may be easier and less disconcerting that way. This one will remain in my memory for a long long time....my favorite of yours to date....unforgettable! Excellent....

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. You are unforgettable too along with your writes. Sooo glad you like this poem and the message conveyed within. Grazie mille...:)...............................

[Frieda P]

Did I say I 'liked' it? :) I LOVED it....my pleasure!

[Sami Khalil]

Grazie Mille again...:).....................

[Frieda P]

Yep, always :)

[Sami Khalil]

☺☺☺..............................

[L.u.c.a.s.]

This really spoke to me! This is so good!
"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!"

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Dustin for this lovely review and sharing. I'm pleased to know you like it and it relates. Be blessed...:)........................

[Wynter Ignatius]

"You only observe weary eyes crying sadly in basted memories,
but not their wounds growing like fingernails."

These lines encapsulate the feeling this poem evokes in me. A deeply haunting yet beautiful rendition of what we perceive compared to how we think about things.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and well observed dear poet. So lovely you can see it and relate. All blessings...:).............

[AsamiFirestone]

Completely and utterly amazing. It makes you think and question everything. So true and eye opening. Thank you for making this poetry.
-Asami

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Asami for this wonderful review and eye-opening insights. I appreciate the time and effort...Take care..:)................................

[brian mclaughlin]

harry chapin wrote the words "life is but a circle". those who only notice beginnings and endings miss out on most of life. great write, great message!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and relevant to this poem and message. You decipher things marvelously...Have a great one...:)...................

[shawnt5604]

I like it! The real view- perplexing yet almost intimidating to tool at life from a different perspective. Keep up the good work!

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Shawn for this amazing review and kind words. Hope all is well with you...:)................

[Quill~]

There's always a flipside. If we look close enough we will see it.
"You only see the ripples above waters as self-expression,
but not the merciless anarchy within"
This treads in deep waters. Excellent piece. :)

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. So true and wonderfully spoken. You have graced me with all. Take care...:)......

[Quill~]

:) and you do the same Sami, take care. :)

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Quill~]

*********** :)**********

[Sami Khalil]

^^~^^:).....

[Quill~]

lol ***** :))********

[paras]

thats a deep write love how you've expressed like two faced value of a coin :) keep up the great work

[Sami Khalil]

Wow. Thank you so much Paras for this lovely review and words. I appreciate it all..:).................