In these eyes
Are visions we leave them.
They see the past we create for them.
And the life we build with them.
If we show them beauty.
They will see beauty.
If we show them love.
They will see love.
If we show them compassion
They will see compassion.
If we paint our world for their eyes to see-
And behave in ways-
We hope for them to witness-
To emulate-
We have created vision.
And lasting memories.
In these eyes.
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I see you in their eyes.
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Awwww. Only because they are looking at me! 😉
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Just love Mr Browns .. comment here – I see you in their eyes – how lovely *smile
The photos are just magical … those young eyes all looking at you and the world differently every day. Beautiful post, Colleen.
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Thank you Viveka. Actually all of these eyes have some fabulous people in their eyes that are doing some pretty remarkable living with them. I just happen to be blessed to know them and have them look at me for an evening. 😉 Thank you – I hope they see a good world and make an even better one.
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I”m sure they will … with you as one of their mentors. It’s a truly beautiful post, Colleen.
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Thank you Viveka.
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A really different alternative post. I loved it.
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Thank you Tric. 🙂
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Beautiful….every one!
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I think they are too! 🙂
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I see you in their eyes means more than one thing to me. I hope with all of my heart they learn from your eyes and even more important your words and actions. This is beautiful Colleen.
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Thank you LexiesNana. I was pretty lucky that they were in my eyes the other night. The important people in their eyes are doing a wonderful job. 🙂
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Love it!! So well said!!! The future …..
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Thank you Dr. Rex! 🙂
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Anytime, Chatter Master!! This was so good!!! 🙂
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Amazing Colleen, truly freaking amazing!! I am in awe of your beautiful poetry and fine photography! It is a huge responsibility, setting examples for our children. We can be so influential or just as easily detrimental in their lives.
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Hi Cliff. Thank you. 🙂 These little eyes have seen such wonderful examples. I hope they create just as many and double what they’ve seen. I agree with you on the responsibility we all have. It is HUGE. 🙂
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You’re welcome! I hope so to. 🙂
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That gave me chills, it’s such a true and powerful message!
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Thank you Huck! 🙂
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How beautiful!!! You’re my favorite today!
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Irish Katie, too!!
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Awwww thanks Koji! 🙂 And I bet Irish Katie would love to be someone’s favorite!! 🙂 I know I do!!!
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Really great one. So effective. Going to reblog. Thanks!!!
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Thank you Paulette! For the kind words AND the reblog! 🙂
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Reblogged this on The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap and commented:
This speaks for itself. Very effective.
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That was a delightful surprise and treat!
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Thank you Ronnie Hammer! 🙂
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We have to look at things as they are. Just like a child would look at things. 🙂
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Exactly! We have to see what we want them to see. 🙂
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This is absolutely fantabulous… I am very, very impressed. As Paulette said, it speaks for itself. Though this generation is rather late, what a world formula for social educational reform, for future generations. It must start now for a better chance, for all to come!
Thank you for such a beautiful idea and post. You are flowers to our eyes and music to our ears, and one must get people talking about your brilliant message. JJ
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Well thank you Fourneir0917 ! You have just made my evening. I appreciate your kindness .And I hope these little eyes see beauty and kindness and recreate these for the rest of their lives.
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Such Innocent and trusting eyes. You’re right. Because they are trusting, it’s only right to give all the best we can teach them.
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We owe them that much Tess. Thank you. 😉
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Eyes are the windows on the world ,eyes reflect deep feelings of our reality as human our sorrow ,our joy ,our fear, and our hopes.Beautiful post.Greetings.jalal
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Thank you Jalal. I can only imagine what these little eyes have yet to see. I hope it is full of goodness and blessings. 🙂
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Wow…….this is beautiful, …….and so true. Just really nice and a great reminder for all our hearts of those who are raising children………thank you for sharing !!
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Thank you Refinedrandomness. 🙂 And you are very welcome. 🙂
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Dearest Collen….Ive nominated an award to you…please check my newest post and accept…… Ellie. Have a wonderful day !!
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Oh my!!!! Thank you Ellie! 🙂
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Reblogged this on Masako and Spam Musubi and commented:
A lovely story…and message…
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Thank you Koji. 🙂
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A beautiful reminder to really look into the eyes we are seeing.
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Thank you Jaggh. 🙂
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Colleen, this is so beautiful but it is almost kind of scary to me how similar we think…check out this post I did before we found each other in the blogging world! http://motherhoodisanart.com/2012/11/01/when-i-look-into-their-eyes/
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Oh geez Melissa! I went to see yours and AM amazed at our similarities! I still think I may do the one where the eyes of these little ones from the family tree go so far out…but looking back they have the same ancestral visions. I loved yours. 🙂
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Utterly beautiful.
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Thank you. 🙂
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Both beautiful and true. –Curt
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Thank you Curt.
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Colleen, The “Eye’s” have it and win. Yes that’s exactly how it should be. Thank you, Bill
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Thanks Bill! 🙂
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What a beautiful sentiment!!
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Thank you Wahmcat. 🙂
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This is so powerful a message, Colleen. You should make it into a poster and put it on Facebook. Really.
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Thank you Yaz. 🙂 This is something I don’t know how to do. 😉
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Make the poster, and I’ll post it on Facebook. If you have the time.
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Uhm…..how does one make a “poster”. ?
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Do you know how to use PowerPoint? That’s the easiest way.
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I don’t. But Husband does. I’ll have him look in to that. 🙂 You’re awesome Yaz.
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I look forward to seeing the posters!
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Okay….he is not sure how to do this on power point either. But, we are going to our IT guys house on Friday. I will have HIM figure it out. 🙂
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It’s a good point you make there. Be a good role model!
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Amen! 🙂 Thank you!
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Colleen
Excellent, excellent, excellent. I loved this. It is so dearly, deeply true.
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Thank you Noeleen! 🙂
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This is so true and set forward so beautifully!
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Thank you so much Happy Hugger. 🙂
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