“Oel ngati kameie”
You lift your hand first—
fingers to brow,
then out toward me,
a small path drawn in the air
to show you’re willing
to meet where sight
isn’t just sight.
I answer by staying still,
letting the room settle
until I can take you in
without reaching for more
than what’s here.
It’s the kind of seeing
that doesn’t check the surface—
more like agreeing
to stand close enough
that whatever you carry
can be held
without being taken.
You say it softly,
as if the phrase
is a doorway left open:
I see you,
not with the eyes,
but with the part
that steadies itself
when another person
steps forward.
And I return it
in the only way I know—
by letting you matter
in the plain,
workmanlike way
two people can
when they choose
to meet each other
without turning away.
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Cryptic there is a feeling of comradery in this poem where words are not needed to communicate and where thoughts merge. It is the silent call from one to another sent by signals that often go unnoticed by weaker bonds. A most lovely write my friend
When we truly see each other then the hidden bonds surface! Thanks Soren 🙏🏻🕊️
You are most welcome Cryptic
A lovely piece of writing. Your poem delves into the nuances of interpersonal communication, intimacy, and the act of truly seeing another person. It highlights the emotional and spiritual dimensions of connection, advocating for a mutual acknowledgment of each other's presence and experiences.
Oel...... bit of french there?! lol. Good write A.
Oui oui, monsieur 🙏🏻🕊️
arqios, this beautiful. There’s much restraint shown here and that makes the connection feel real…no grand gestures, just presence. That closing idea of meeting without turning away carries such steady weight. Well done, my friend! 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Meeting that special person in our lives is so wonderful Rik.
Andy
So wonderful! Thanks , Andy 🙏🏻🕊️
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