Point of view

sorenbarrett

Perfection's gleam a star in the eye of the beholder

To another but a scar darkness growing colder

Point for the winning team, disaster to the loser

what's pornographic to a priest would seem an act of love to the seducer

Mud, quenching liquid for a thirsty man, gaging in the throat of another

whore known to all the clan, to her child mother

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  • Doggerel Dave

    Yes, precisely Soren. Perception is never neutral, always dependent on POV (Point Of View).Again, neatly poetical, concise.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much Dave for the encouragement. Lord knows I need a little as the poetic well has grown a bit dry.

      • Doggerel Dave

        Rest and recharge if it gets that bad, Soren.

      • Teddy.15

        How very true we all see what we want to through our eyes indeed we all have our own point of view. Nicely done my dear sorrenbarret 🌹

        • sorenbarrett

          Thank you so much Teddy for the read and understanding interpretation it is deeply valued as always

        • 2781

          True, but God searches the heart.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thank you so much for the review and words

          • orchidee

            Yes - and also:
            KP - Mrs Botox to me; some sort of 'superstar' to others! lol.

            • sorenbarrett

              Thanks Orchi Remember just different points of view

            • Tony36

              Great write

              • sorenbarrett

                Thank you so much Tony

                • Tony36

                  You're welcome

                • Thoughtless

                  Nice write about povs.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thank you so much for the review and comment. I do appreciate it deeply

                  • Thomas W Case

                    You hit the nail on the head.

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thanks Thomas it is appreciated

                    • Bobby O

                      So much wisdom here, but that’s not enough to say. (Don’t wince) the yin Yang thing can be trite in lesser hands but not here. A comparison might be on observation of a group in unison performing Tai Chi , it would be trite to notice moves in common and generalize but that may be the greatest disservice to self., a limit that reflex adopts then births that overly proud and boisterousn explanation as the ego of some needs a place to go , never recognizing these built their own corral and will insist they didn’t.
                      That is a world of the yin Yang (trite).
                      If allowed to seep and steep the minuscule detailsnd beauty of Nuance dances in and performs and adds splendor as that Tai Chi master with control and precision snf timing and urgency to improve is separate and a Joy to own., much like it was for me as I read your piece. Thanks for listening.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks so much Bobby for the read and taking the time to analyze this piece. Your comments are most enlightening thanks so much.

                      • Bobby O

                        So much wisdom here, but that’s not enough to say. (Don’t wince) the yin Yang thing can be trite in lesser hands but not here. A comparison might be on observation of a group in unison performing Tai Chi , it would be trite to notice moves in common and generalize but that may be the greatest disservice to self., a limit that reflex adopts then births that overly proud and boisterousn explanation as the ego of some needs a place to go , never recognizing these built their own corral and will insist they didn’t.
                        That is a world of the yin Yang (trite).
                        If allowed to seep and steep the minuscule detailsnd beauty of Nuance dances in and performs and adds splendor as that Tai Chi master with control and precision snf timing and urgency to improve is separate and a Joy to own., much like it was for me as I read your piece. Thanks for listening.

                      • MendedFences27

                        No two people see the same thing exactly the same.
                        Your poem on perception shows this
                        exactly. - Phil A.

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thank you so much for your review and accurate observation and understanding interpretation,. It is truely valued.

                        • Mason Vollman

                          Powerful yet beautiful poem Soren, Love your writes!

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you Mason your comment is most appreciated

                          • Thad Wilk

                            Powerful penning,
                            very evocative and
                            skillfully expressed! 👍
                            Poetic perfection
                            just resonates throughout
                            each line, way to go!! 😃
                            Best regards ✌️ Thad

                            • sorenbarrett

                              Thank you Thad for the read and most generous remarks they are appreciated and deeply valued.

                            • Dan Williams

                              You are the master of the short and sweet, when you are not looking I just might steal that mud line. Borrow?

                              • sorenbarrett

                                You are too kind. Take it any time. Your reviews are most appreciated.

                              • Neville



                                the interpretation of stimulus as deemed by the senses past present and future ..

                                the above definition has remained with me ever since our first lectures on the subject of perception many many many years ago .. and boy, have you just reinforced that here .. you are absolutely right and the rule is, it applies to absolutely everything and everyone .. the topic features large in my would be novel (A Certain Point of Beauty) ..

                                A splendid offering today sorenbarrett .. 100/100 at least ..

                                Neville

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you Neville your remark's most humbling. Let me know when that novel comes out I would like to read it.

                                • Tom Dylan

                                  A fine write, Soren. Works on so many levels. Thanks for sharing.

                                  • sorenbarrett

                                    Thank you so much for the review and kind words they are appreciated

                                  • Accidental Poet

                                    Have to agree with Neville, he said it all. Great words soren. 👍

                                    • sorenbarrett

                                      Thank you Accidental your words are well esteemed and highly anticipated.



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