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by Elisabeth Barstowe — Read all 441 poems by Elisabeth Barstowe

Thursday, September 16, 2010

Same difference everywhere
when scrutinized from up here,
once to big to overcome
now petty and small and outgrown.

It seems that difference
is merely reference
faux paux.

Close up lead to discomfort blinded,
aerial view instead to open minded.
Understanding and tolerance
air out ignorance.

It seems that understanding
is merely demanding
holistic approach.

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Reviewed by Regis Auffray

Reviewed on April 30, 2015

I appreciate the thought-provoking perspective that you have shared through your verses, Elisabeth. Love and best wishes to you,

Regis

Reviewed by Art Hernandez

Reviewed on October 17, 2010

an interestingly written approach to understanding...

Reviewed by Shelly Long (Reader)

Reviewed on September 26, 2010

Wonderful insight and outlook

Reviewed by Emile Tubiana

Reviewed on September 23, 2010

Dear Elisabeth, Your idea is very well expressed. To see clearly one has to take a few steps back. Thank you for sharing. Emile

Reviewed by Paul Judges

Reviewed on September 20, 2010

A fascinating and well penned poem, Elisabeth

Reviewed by Felix Perry

Reviewed on September 16, 2010

Interesting perspective I must say...it would be great if when confused or uncertain everyone would rise above the occasion and see the overall view from all eyes...
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Reviewed by Ragno Donna

Reviewed on September 16, 2010

I had an aerial view when I was about to jump out of a tree one day. It was so high, that it took my breath away. I could see things more clearly and decided it better not to jump.

Ciao,
Ragno Donna

Reviewed by Stephen Cherring

Reviewed on September 16, 2010

LOved this poem!!... I had an Aerial view from up high myself, check me out.
please don't laugh...the sheer terror is obvious!

Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)

Reviewed on September 16, 2010

Interesting and profound poetry. Our petty and not so petty problems in the world, if looked at from this aerial view would have a better chance of being resolved. But then, it's all according to what is in the heart when we take that look. For many a hateful heart would override the reality that we are all from the family of humans.

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