Saturday, October 1, 2011

These Eyes


     The Poetry Jam asks that we write about something that we once thought was a flaw but have come to understand as an asset. When I was younger, I hated that I was cursed with the ability to see all sides of an issue. I felt wishy-washy and weak. Today, I recognize my ability as an asset in working with people and mediating problems.
     I grew to trust my inner sight and understand that as long as I am true to myself, "I cannot then be false to any man."



These eyes

Argus had them,
Unblinking
Wakeful watch.

They curse me,
Stumbling,
Two faced Janus.

I pluck them,
Lull them,
Scratch them out,

For only two,
Can move
In straight Lines.

These many eyes,
Plot all
The ground around.

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9 comments:

  1. ScarletOctober 2, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I think it is a good asset and an advantage to see all the "eyes" ground around. Thanks for sharing ~

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  2. The BugOctober 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    I love your poem - it's pretty fabulous even without the explanation.

    I've felt that way too - and in HR it was more of a curse than a blessing. But really it does help to be able to see things from multiple points of view.

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  3. TitusOctober 3, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I like this, the distance in the telling. And that final stanza is beautiful, and leaves the reader in just the right place.

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  4. HelenOctober 3, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    This is so full of insight ... the people in your life are quite fortunate you have that ability. Many don't.

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  5. Kristen HaskellOctober 4, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    What a meaningful piece. I too was a peacemaker and often felt betrayed by the labels that others placed on me.

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  6. MargaretOctober 5, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    All-seeing eyes. I like that. :)

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  7. craftygreenpoetOctober 6, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    I think it is a great strength to see all sides, I enjoyed the poem too, specially the last stanza

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  8. ShonEjaiOctober 7, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    Beautiful poem. I loved it from the first line. Your words are very descriptive and powerful

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  9. KarenOctober 18, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    Everyone - Thank you so for your comments. I do appreciate your reading and commenting here. I've been a bad blogger and am sorry for not responding earlier.

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