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Sunday, January 25, 2004

Where comes the view blind eyes portray? Does sight
declined absolve a fervored mind? Same eyes
refuse to stop the voice of hate’s delight
in wringing tears of pain with friendly guise.

Where comes the mirror aimed inside? Does glass
repaned and silver-blacked incite despair
for humankind? The ache of voices mass
behind the mirror of free choice. Where laired

are Mans expanded eyes? Does damaged past
not reach nor actions teach us how to view
same lessons learned; retaining what should last,
reflecting hard won truths as sight imbues

the earth with fractured births of mirrored eyes.
Can fusion of the pieces make us wise?

Erin Moen
1/25/04
Copyright 2003 ©

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Reviewed by Cynth'ya Reed

Reviewed on February 10, 2004

I thought when I read this the true statement, "the eyes are the window to the soul." When considering the actual anatomy of the human eye itself, your poem to shows that our perceptions are the lens that gets dry from lack of internal moisture (human compassion shared freely) and the aqueous humor in front of the lens (as protection from despair of the hate that fractures the lens, and creates distorted images that fall thru the pupil. When that happens, I see the retina becoming detached because of the agony in the world, damaged beyond repair. Then the entire force of love is detached by the darkness in the soul; and the soul is lost.

Thank you for this "reflection" Erin.
blessin's 2 U
cynth'ya lewis reed

Reviewed by OnepoetGem *the Poetic Rapper

Reviewed on January 30, 2004

moving and speaking loud piece Erin. a poetic joy to read. cheers G

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on January 28, 2004

Powerful and thought provoking write.

Reviewed by jude forese

Reviewed on January 27, 2004

once the puzzle is fused, can we build upon it without it falling back into pieces? just a thought ... very interesting poem with some very decriptive and impressive imagery ...

Reviewed by ya mama (Reader)

Reviewed on January 27, 2004

great poem. very interesting indeed

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on January 26, 2004

Interesting thoughts and questions. Great write!

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on January 26, 2004

Excellent and so wise, loved this,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Anna Marie Fritz (Reader)

Reviewed on January 26, 2004

A deep thought, well expressed.

Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster

Reviewed on January 26, 2004

Absolutely excellent write and some great wisdom. LOL Enjoyed. Have a great day.

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on January 26, 2004

Excellent Sonnet Erin!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by jeanne watson

Reviewed on January 26, 2004

Erin....some very tough questions here. The questions themselves are woven into a wonderful pondering tapestry. This is a wonderful poem!
jeanne

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on January 25, 2004

Does damaged past
not reach nor actions teach us how to view
same lessons learned;
Some of us never learn, nor never will
Thought provoking write Erin...

Reviewed by na na (Reader)

Reviewed on January 25, 2004

The fusion of pieces once shattered can only leave us with arms akimble and head spinning like a top. If this is a mirror in our mind - and we shatter it - we can never be the same again. Once we
put it together again, who knows what will happen. Sometiems insanity? Very deeply written Erin and each one who reads it can dig up a different answer. Bill

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)

Reviewed on January 25, 2004

This is a beautiful sonnet Erin...love how intricately this is woven..
great questions asked...floria

Reviewed by Jeff Mason

Reviewed on January 25, 2004

Infite questions are answerable only in our infinite capacity for human compassion. You have some very complex ponderings. Erin, I love reading you! -- Jeff

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