Behind Blind Eyes Poem by Dave Alan Walker

Behind Blind Eyes

Rating: 4.7


How much should we know
Before we let it all out
When should we stand
And speak out

Sleepless nights
In a world that's not right
People getting away with murder
In broad daylight

People hiding behind blind eyes
Not seeing what they see
Not hearing what they hear

How long can they hold on
To what's in their head
How long before their heart
Speaks for them

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Nasarudheen Parameswaran 07 August 2013

A big question a poet answers.

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Valerie Dohren 04 August 2013

People are afraid to speak out these days due to possible reprisals, but if more did, then more would be brought to justice. Great poem.

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Queeny Gona 05 August 2013

Thought provoking and poignant write dear Dave Walker. The title is deceptive in nature. I anticipated a beautiful imagery behind a blind eye.Yet the read gave a direct slap saying that reluctant spectator like me are all blind.

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Litan Dey 05 August 2013

People hiding behind blind eyes....ha ha really you speak the real.i love your writing

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Heather Wilkins 05 August 2013

sometimes people look but don't really want to see. Hiding behind blind eyes. enjoyed

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Cynthia Buhain-baello 12 August 2013

Very touching and revealing write, a lot of the message so timely and urgent. Such boldness presented here.

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Bing Hua 10 August 2013

Very good! I like it.

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Hazel Durham 09 August 2013

We have to stand and be counted to tell the truth as the truth will set us all free! Powerful write!

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Sekharan Pookkat 08 August 2013

Truth is covered with blind eyes- stand and speak out the truth

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Payal Parande 07 August 2013

an eye opening piece with brilliant thoughts... a great job sir

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