The Window to the Soul

Poem of two worlds and two perspectives

Let me open my windows Let me open my windows

To tell this story So as to let you live my life

A single pillow About a boy who loved Nintendo's

No warmth anticipatory Because they hid him from his strife

Her soul is empty I know that love's the strongest pow'r

Not an ounce of love That ever did lace the earth

It never felt heavy I saw it in a lovely flow'r

It fit the glove Who restored all, of my self-worth

This soul is alone In a time when no one cared

It has no mate She took the time to do so

Down to the bone A woman who actually dared

Bound to frustrate To ease my once- troubled woe

It's so dark A soul once lost, yet found again

Not a touch of light   Through selfless love unbounded

Where is that spark? I now feel safe to leave my den

Where is her knight? She still leaves me dumbfounded

Feels so cold Matchless love, though it may be

No warmth in this bed I try to return the favor

She's either bold She must know, she set me free

Or gone in the head So my whole heart is what I gave her

Now she's lost A broken man, a wounded sire

Cannot be found Was graced by love, a maiden fair

A heart of frost A heart, now full inside of fire

Lies on the ground Flies once again, up in the air

So now you see?
Our world grows old
Don't you believe?
A heart is gold

These eyes before you
Lead to the soul
What they show is true
They tell our role

Author's Note

This was created by a joined effort by Jo Moerke and myself. He came up with the theme having to do with the eyes being a window to our soul and so we created a dual perspective, one as his and one as mine. Be sure to check out his profile http://www.writerscafe.org/michaelagames

Reviews

[Zaliodir]

This is really great, the two of you did an awesome job. If feel like there is a relationship in the poem. It seems a little one sided though. Its like the guy on one side feels love, but the girl on the other feels nothing. The last stanza is very revealing, but also a bit of a shock. It gives the rest of the poem meaning.

[Papaya]

You guys did a super job pairing your voices.
Great work guys!

[William Liston]

I loved reading this. Your styles complimented one another. I've never read a collaborative poem before, so I'm glad I read this. Great job.

-William Liston

[Michaela Moerke]

It was so absolutely awesome writing this with you and I'm glad we could share the experience. Once we see how this turns out, maybe we will do it again in the future? I hope so :)