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The Eye of the Beholder
by Dawn Anderson → (All Poetry by Dawn Anderson)
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Hands wrapped around freshly picked dandelions, she comes skipping to where I stand.

Mommy, why are there so many of these pretty flowers growing in the grass?  She asks.

Looking at her sweet face, I smile and draw her to me.

What many consider worthless weeds, contain beauty, in the eyes of a child.

 

 


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 Reviews of "The Eye of the Beholder"
Reviewed by Jms Bell
Reviewed on June 1, 2010
SO VERY TRUE. I CAN ATTEST TO THIS BECAUSE RECENTLY MY 3 YEAR OLD GRAND DAUGHTER CALLED MY SPARSELY FURNISHED APARTMENT, 'BEAUTIFUL'!
I THANKED HER, AGREEING WITH HER WHOLEHEARTEDLY. BEAUTY 'IS' IN
THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER.... I LOVED THIS WORK AND DO APPRECIATE YOU SHARING IT. GOD BLESS AND LOVE, JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by Art Hernandez
Reviewed on March 23, 2008
The world is a whole other view from the eyes of a child...their outlook can make for smiles each and every day...

nice thoughts Dawn...

enjoyed, Art Sun...

Reviewed by John Leko
Reviewed on March 23, 2008
...what you draw to you...is an innocent artist...who asks you for colors...so that she might paint the beauty of all she sees...through her own eyes...and your heart.
you pen of wonder here with beauty Dawn...
John

Reviewed by Michelle Mead
Reviewed on March 21, 2008
So true!!!! Love this, and I have always loved dandelions- though I confess, my family ate them, my great-grandmother being from Italy, poor dandelions.

Reviewed by R Beeman
Reviewed on March 21, 2008
Dawn,
I do love this very much. Itis indeed a profound moment when the real beauty of nature is reflected in a child's simple words and the love for all that is real in this world.

randy

Reviewed by Christine Alwin
Reviewed on March 21, 2008
you know,,,If we saw this world from a childs eyes it would be a better place,, I just love this Dawn,,,, just touching!

Christine

Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
incredible beauty lies in your words--from childhood on our farm in new England to now, i do love the lowly danelion--

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
Beautiful heartwarming innocence!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Karen Palumbo
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
Wonderful breathtaking photograph! And many a dandelion I have have on my table over the years. Sweet smelling and decorative and makes a child happy for its acceptance, well said...

Be always safe,
Karen

Reviewed by Paul Berube
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
Dawn,

Your child was right. There is so much light,love and beauty in a dandelion. The blooming of the dandelion tells of the coming of spring and fall, the spawning of different species of fish and to some makes a tasty addition to a salad. Peace, Love and Blessings Always. Paul.

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
Superb message in this write Dawn! Nicely done!

Reviewed by L Hippler
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
I liked this one too, Dawn.
Once again, the accompanying picture is perfect!
Larry

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
Finally getting around to commenting . . . Been a hectic day . . . Hope you are better . . . Your title says it all . . . I could write a thousand words and not say it better . . .

Reviewed by Walt Hardester
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
One of my life's goals has to always be able to see things as though through the eyes of a child, and never miss the wonderment.

Walt

Reviewed by J. Allen Wilson
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
Splendid write...what child has not brought ragweed to their mom seeing nothing but the beauty. This took me back there to so long ago...thanks

Allen

Reviewed by Cryssa C
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
I love the poem and accompanying photo!
If only our childhood eyes could maintain their purity as we grow older...

Cryssa

Reviewed by F William Broome
Reviewed on March 20, 2008
Most of us appreciate this phenomenon. How else could we face each other in early morning? Your words are lovely and, oh... so true. We were much more lovable back when we looked at things with the eyes and mind of a child. ... And what a super photo to add emphasis to your poem!
Glad you returned to Italy safely from your U.S. Florida visit.
- Bill


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