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This poem I wrote January 11, 1999, and I wrote this for any one who has ever said "I understand" because in fact they don't. They can't. I don't look at the world, I look in the world.

Through My Eyes

Like tyrants assembled with tears
Trembling like a tomb
And singing like a statue
I am as empty as the ocean.
My blind eyes scream in silence
So this eternal echo will be known.
Given to the foils of time,
And shattered like plate glass-
You freeze within the fire.
Darkness now lives at daylight,
And shadows turn to the ghosts.
With all that shined is hollow
You imagine unconsciously.
And pretending to sleep you realize,
Nothing is what it seems.

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eli
great poem. i hope it goes well
ashley
This is one of the best poems i've read today. i understand how you feel. and it sucks but the days will get better
Leigha
i liked it. and just for fun i'll say this. i understand. lol. NOT. i wish
sara
i think this is a fantastic poem. it's sad but it's soo true. the world around us is different in the eyes of depression. if you have any more poems send them to me.
sara
no one can walk in your footsteps or see what you see. no one can change you or heal your broken fall. unless you let them to understand it all. darkness creeps and crawls like shadows to scare us all.
Monica
I enjoyed ur poem, and felt the words. I hope to read more.
Rebekah
you wrote this poem beautifuly and it realy shows how alot of us feel
ilona
ey gud poem. n im sry u felt or feel dis way. n i hope u feel better
Ashur
You said at the very beginning,about the thing telling a little about the poem,that this was for people who said that they understand. People do understand,because everyone goes through a time of depression whether they are willing to admit it or not. Ive gone through it,so whether you like it or not,your not alone,people do understood. Though i actually thought your poem was really good.
kelly
that is soo pretty peace, kelly
Anastasia
Amazing poem i must say, it tells so much, can't even describe :D
alberta
kiberly this is a very good poem id like to see some more of you stuff again
Honey
This poem is indeed from a deep passion from within. Well done I shall place a copy on my desk. Simply thankyou.
Kaleigh
I really like this poem many say they understand but do they really? Anyways great poem!
hollie
It was crazy how it was so ironic and i liked it because it was different than the usual.
Lisa
This is an amazing poem. If you have anymore to share send them to me. Keep writing!
Paula
I liked this poem, great job!
samantha
i kno what it like to have people tell u they understand but the truth it they never will not if they been in the shoes and even then u still fill alone in a world of darkness and every one is like a shadow
Beloved
Great poem spoke the truth about the feelings of depresson. And yes no one really understands
dan
i know how you feel wonderful job some people complain but you just say what needs to be heard
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