Beneath Those Pearl Eyes

by Lu   Aug 4, 2009


Beneath Those Pearl Eyes

Many times -
I wondered how many memories lay beneath the lines and creases
that shaped her face into the most beautiful puzzle.

- Endless hours listening contently -
As she would describe so precisely the photo atop the mantle of the handsome man in the black coat. I, with eyes full of life always failed to see the twinkle in his eyes she so zestfully described
and sometimes wondered -
(if perhaps her imagination played tricks on her mind)

Today -
The old antique china cabinet
(the one I loved so much as a child)
with it's figurines and glass vases stood vacant.
Funny how before today I never noticed the
crack in the mirror nor that twinkle in my eye.

Remembering -
How I sat those days ...
My face between her hands as she felt the youthfulness of my skin.
Her pearl colored eyes dull yet - held such happiness

For I know now, she knew
exactly what I looked like
all along.

For there was I and he and
a twinkle ...

*Inspired by this picture*
http://www.geocities.com/americansall/wrinkles_cr.jpg

*Cataracts if left untreated can lead to blindness*
Also known as "pearl eye"

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  • 15 years ago

    by PinkyPrincess

    Awww.... this poem is so beautiful! I love it and I love how you shared with us the picture that inspired you to write this. That's very nice because we all get inspired by so many things but when it's a picture that you can share with others it's very interesting. I loved the poem and congratulations on the win! You deserve it :)

  • 15 years ago

    by Corinne

    Congratulations Luanne, on the well deserved win. This is a beautiful and touching poem

  • 15 years ago

    by Ingrid

    Well worth the win, Luanne:)

    I think you must love her lots:)

    *hugs*

    5/5 Ingrid

  • 15 years ago

    by Dark Secrets

    The thing about poetry is that it is an art, it is seen differently by many people. Your poem is very inspiring and wonderful, I can't see how you extracted such an oringinal and beautiful peice from a simple and vage photo like that, I definatlly wouldn't have thought of it this way, and that is a blessing. Well done!

  • 15 years ago

    by Courageous Dreamer

    Congrats on the win! Well deserved :]

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