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Behind Smiling Eyes
by pat medlin → (All Poetry by pat medlin)
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Behind these smiling eyes
cold flashing thoughts
clamor to be set free
into words so vile...so unkind
they could never come from me

Inside these tuned-out ears
impatience breeds disdain
as thrice recycled tales
assault this weary brain

Words drone on in monotone
as annoyance fights with shame
who's this intolerant person
judging from a higher plain

Please dear Lord hold open my eyes
drift me to a far off shore
clamp tight my mouth...bobble my head
before I start to snore


 

 


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 Reviews of "Behind Smiling Eyes"
Reviewed by David Clure
Reviewed on April 2, 2011
I love the honesty that comes through this poem. These are very human feelings aired before a wise and understanding Creator.
Very fresh write. Liked a lot.

~Z.B.

Reviewed by Paul Judges
Reviewed on February 17, 2011
Well written, Pat

Reviewed by Chantilly Lace (Reader)
Reviewed on February 12, 2011
Wonderful writing enjoyed very much...Hugsss

Reviewed by Gene Williamson
Reviewed on February 1, 2011
It's hard to bypass the pain, Pat, but I want to express my
admiration for the skill it took to write about it. -gene.

Reviewed by John Flanagan
Reviewed on January 31, 2011
Focused determined expression, Pat,
very much on message.

John

Reviewed on January 30, 2011
Pat, I can appreciate the sentiments expressed! I almost envision a conference room meeting with a lawyer involved! Great write ~ Morgan

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on January 30, 2011
Very meaningful words, Pat; and I can appreciate your point of view. Love and best wishes,

Regis

Reviewed by Patrick Granfors
Reviewed on January 30, 2011
Nice thought here but I think the Eagles got it right about 35 years age. There ain't no way to hide those lyin' eyes. Patrick

Reviewed by TONY NERONE
Reviewed on January 30, 2011
Agood compelling poem, Pat.


Peace
Tony

Reviewed by Christine Tsen
Reviewed on January 30, 2011
You communicate emotions so well here, in this sober and wise poem!
Blessings,
Christine

Reviewed by Richard King
Reviewed on January 30, 2011
Lots of meaning to this one Pat. I'm guessing we've all been there, but some of us don't hold it in as well as you apparently do. I’m afraid my smiling eyes don’t smile that much when I get annoyed Some faces are easier to read then others and mine is like an open book.... Nicely done....

Thanks Dick


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