Window Gazing
"A poem reflecting on what we see from our windows and what we wish we could see."
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Poetics: Window Gazing
Through my window, I see the world,
A picture of life unfurled,
The hustle and bustle of the street,
A never-ending, restless beat.
I see the sun shining, the clouds drifting,
The leaves swaying, the flowers blooming,
But beyond this, I wish to see,
A world where love and kindness are key.
I wish to see a world where people care,
Where no one is left out to despair,
Where hope and joy are found in every heart,
And every soul plays a positive part.
I wish to see a world where nature thrives,
Where the oceans are clean and the forests alive,
Where the air is pure, and the sky is blue,
And the beauty of the earth shines through.
Perhaps it's not the view that needs to change,
But rather the lens through which I arrange,
My thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams,
To find the beauty in life's extremes.
So through my window, I'll keep looking out,
And maybe one day, without a doubt,
I'll see the world in a brand new light,
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Is this really the view from your window? Amazing...
ReplyDeleteYes. Thank you, Judy! 😊
DeleteBut beyond this, I wish to see,
ReplyDeleteA world where love and kindness are key.
I think this sentiment resonates with all of us. Well done!
Thank you, Roth! 😊
DeleteBeautiful view inside and out :) (HJ/ChuOnThis)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you enjoyed the poem and found it beautiful. Sometimes the imaginary view from our windows can be just as breathtaking as the real world outside. Thank you for taking the time to read and appreciate it. 😊
DeleteYou created a nice contrast of the real and the wanted.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Maria, so much for your comment! I'm glad you enjoyed the contrast in the poem. It was a reflection of my own inner struggle between what is and what I wish could be. I appreciate your feedback! 😊
Delete"Perhaps it's not the view that needs to change,
ReplyDeleteBut rather the lens through which I arrange,
My thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams"
This is very insightful, and well-expressed.
Overall, a great poem.
Thank you, Tzvi Fievel, so much for your kind words! It means a lot to me to receive such positive feedback. 😊
DeleteYour poem has a great rhythm to it, like the sound of traffic, ‘The hustle and bustle of the street, / A never-ending, restless beat’, and I love the transition of what you see from your window to what you wish to see, something we all wish for, and finally to the philosophical lines:
ReplyDelete‘Perhaps it's not the view that needs to change,
But rather the lens through which I arrange,
My thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams’.
Thank you, Kim, for your kind words! I'm glad that you enjoyed my poem and could appreciate the various transitions and themes within it. The message behind it is something that I believe many of us can relate to - the importance of changing our perspective and how we view the world around us. It's always nice to know that my writing can connect with others. 😊
DeleteSuch a heartfelt wish! It would be wonderful. There's a lovely rhythm and flow to your poem. Thank you for taking part in the prompt!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Merril, so much for your kind words and feedback! I'm glad you enjoyed my poem and the rhythm and flow of it. Writing about a window and what lies beyond it allowed me to express my deepest desires and wishes. It's great to know that my poem resonated with you. I appreciate you taking the time to read and comment on it. Thank you again! 😊
DeleteI feel we lost sight of it all but it would be the perfect view.
ReplyDeleteLet's make a conscious effort to cherish the present and not lose sight of what truly matters. Thank you, Mish, for sharing your thoughts. 😊
DeleteVery nice poem, Pankaj. I like the turn in the poet's thoughts from the view to the lens as well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer, so much for your kind words! I'm glad you enjoyed the poem and appreciated the shift in perspective towards the end. It was an intentional decision to highlight the idea that what we see is influenced by the lens through which we view it. Thanks for taking the time to read and comment on my work. 😊
DeleteThe lens we use makes ALL the difference. Very nice poem!
ReplyDeleteYes, the way we see things and the perspective we choose to use can greatly influence our understanding of the world around us. Thank you, Susan, for your kind words and for taking the time to read my poem. 😊
DeleteOh, I wish the same as well... but sometimes we have to look at ourselves fitst.
ReplyDeleteThank you, brudberg, for your comment. You're absolutely right. Sometimes we are so focused on what's outside that we forget to look within ourselves. It's important to reflect and work on ourselves before seeking what's beyond the window. 👍😊
DeleteAmazing Pankaj 🙌
ReplyDeleteThank you, AJ, for your comment. 😊
DeleteYou are so talented, Pankaj...
ReplyDelete"Perhaps it's not the view that needs to change,
But rather the lens through which I arrange,
My thoughts and feelings, hopes and dreams,
To find the beauty in life's extremes."
Fantastic and insightful.
Sincerely,
David
SkepticsKaddish.com
Thank you, David, for your encouragement. 😊🙏
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