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The Five Senses
September 10, 2011
If you’re seeing,
but not putting the pieces together.
If you’re hearing,
but you’ve never really listened.
If you’re picking up a scent,
but not the right one.
If you’re tasting,
but everything’s sour.
If you’re touching,
but never truly feeling.
Then,
are you seeing the beauty in life?
The symphony of music?
The scent of a rose?
The sweetness of chocolate?
The gentleness of a baby’s skin?
Then,
are you really living?
are you really living?
© Alissa H., Double Oak, TX
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This article has 5 comments.
CarrieAnn13 GOLD said...
on Dec. 17 2011 at 8:35 pm
Wow. You ask for critiques, but I really have none. My only criticism is that the question at the end doesn't need to be repeated. Once would be enough to make it resonate with the reader. Other than that, this is beautiful! I love the message behind this as well as the gorgeous imagery your descriptive words give off. Keep writing!
HeatherBee BRONZE said...
on Nov. 25 2011 at 5:22 pm
That is such a good point to point out, you wrote this perfectly
*Abby* said...
on Nov. 14 2011 at 5:27 pm
This is amazing! Such an awesome poem! KEEP WRITING its great!!!
Babbsisawesome said...
on Sep. 29 2011 at 9:04 pm
Great Job!! I love your poems so much!! Keep Writing!!
teresa.w said...
on Sep. 27 2011 at 8:09 pm
nice poem!!!
