This close, I notice your eyes – surprise!
How much they see, with eyes – she spies…
The New Arrival, still fresh with hope
Believing the dream ‘till his eyes spot lies
The Father telling old fashioned stories
That Daughter, with wary eyes, defies
The Mother clutching her dark skinned Son
Fearing mistaken identity, her eyes pleading, cries
The Proudly Out, in their best prom suit
Lipstick matches rainbow eyes and bow tie
The Child, drinking water, no straw please
Less plastic to hurt dolphin eyes, she tries
The set of your lips, aware of the trials
Determined eyes still on the prize
With my whole being, I’ll carry your torch
That burns bright in my eyes, hope supplies
A late reply for Patrick’s Pic and a Word Challenge #192 – Eyes. We were in NYC this weekend and went to the Statue is Liberty (apologies, Patrick! But you know I am loathe to miss one of your challenges!). The picture above is a cast of Lady Liberty’s face.
This is also my second try at the ghazal form for d’Verse, hosted by Gay Cannon. I realize I’ve used the same ending rhyme as my last try, so I will try to remedy that if the inspiration strikes a third time! I did include my name in the last couplet – the name Irma means “complete or whole”.
This was the first time that I was able to climb up to the crown of the statue since I was a child. The feeling of climbing those narrow steps and thinking of the meaning of this statue, especially to an immigrant like myself, was overwhelming. I still believe in the American Dream and work to make sure my children – and all children belonging to anyone living in the USA – can achieve their American Dream as well.
The way to achieve that Dream may be harder after these 4 years are over, however as Ranger Jim said when he was telling us about Lady Liberty’s pose: she is in motion, moving forward and lighting the way. The Statue is Liberty – still a great message and example for all.
©️ iido 2019
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No worries… calls for Liberty are never tardy. =) 😉 ❤
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Yes – Liberty is worth waiting for!! Thank you much, Patrick!
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=) ❤
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Lovely Ghazal … those eyes are so intense your description is fitting!
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Yes – the mask was in the new Musuem exhibit. I had never actually seen it up close. It’s made of the same cooper as the original face before it turned green.
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wow that must be a very expensive statue, I had no idea it was made of copper!
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Yes – that’s why it turned green, from oxidation. The patina actually prevents the copper from further oxidizing so her “Incredible Hulk skin color” actually protects the statue.
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wow had no idea!
Have you heard from Gina lately? She’s been too quiet so just emailed her …
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There’s a determine glare in her eyes
As her torch reaches for the sky
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Yes! Very true! Did you get to see her on your travels to the US?
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This such a lovely ghazal, full of hope and wisdom. ❤️
You have inspired me to write one in Hindi…will attempt soon.
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Yay!! Will look out for it!
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Wow! You’re a poet too! How beautiful. I had never heard of the term “ghazal” before. Thanks for teaching me something new!
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I didn’t know what a ghazal was either until I learned about it from a poetry blog that I follow called d’Verse. Writing is my other outlet when I can’t get out to run. 😁
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