Alex Tanner

Feb 26, 2023 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Answer Me

Can you see but close your eyes?
Can you hear but close your ears?
Can you speak but close your mouth?
Answer me.

About This Poem

Editing Stage: Not actively editing

About the Author

Country/Region: Isle of Wight United Kingdom

Favorite Poets: Poe, Swinburn, Bob Dylan, Spike Milligan, Alfred Noyes, Kipling., Many Others.

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Comments

Alex Tanner

2 years 4 months ago

Hello Kat

Surprising how things come to one. My wife said something to me this morning, a bit of gossip which had no interest to me. When I didn't respond she said 'Closed your ears again?' Those few lines just leapt out and I had to write them down right away. Now I look at them and they seem to relate to a lot of people. Alex

Leslie

2 years 4 months ago

Hello Alex,

I may not be able to completely understand, but I make a labored attempt to listen! I thought that this idea was simple though very beautiful. Great job picking up on external cues! Thanks for sharing.

Alex Tanner

2 years 4 months ago

Thank you.

Thanks for your comments Night. Alex

Geezer

2 years 4 months ago

This poem..,

gave me food for thought, and I ate though my mouth was closed, and I became full with the idea. ~ Geezer.
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Seren

2 years 4 months ago

Dear Alex

I saw with my eyes closed and with my heart I mapped it's face. Visions fill my head.

Don't blame me Geezer started it lol, I absolutely love this poem!!

Kind regards Jayne x

Geezer

2 years 4 months ago

Thanks...

for throwing me under the bus Sis! LoL

Alex Tanner

2 years 4 months ago

Hello Jayne.

Pleased you enjoyed it, a flash of inspiration courtesy of my wife. Alex

RoseBlack

2 years 4 months ago

Something to think about

I think we do all of those things. I think people listen even though they appear to have closed their ears ..they simply don't respond but think about it during and after. Seeing with our eyes closed, I think is a bit more complicated. When we turn a blind eye, we tend to miss the bigger picture which can lead to disastrous consequences. Speaking without opening our mouths, yes our body language and facial expressions can say so much more than our words at times. Thank you for giving me something to reflect on.

Clentin

2 years 4 months ago

I liked your poem, makes you

I liked your poem, makes you think.
What is the form using 3 lines, 7 syllables called?

Alex Tanner

2 years 4 months ago

Hello Clentin

Thanks for your comment and in answer to your question I don't have the faintest Idea. Alex.