I See Things Clearer Now
I’m sitting down,
my legs crossed on the grass.
I’m oblivious
to everything around me.
One eye is half open,
just to make sure
I don’t leave reality for good.
The other eye lets me drift away.
The noises dwell down
to almost silence.
The Earth moves from underneath me and I am swept away.
I feel the full power
of what I take for granted.
Above the clouds,
I look down below.
I see myself falling victim
to another wave of complications.
Up here in the sky,
gives me new perspective.
I shake off all the details
of another day.
I reach down
and pull myself out from the clouds,
It’s time to go home.
About the Poem
I have been through a phase of writing poems from different points of view. I remember going to a favourite place of mine to write. Not too far away from my house there is a lovely spot that overlooks a beautiful view. It’s always quiet and the poetry usually flows. I think this poem is open to interpretation. The feeling I get is that I’m looking down on myself, maybe not liking what I see. But I’m grateful for the opportunity to make amends.
About of I See Things Clearer Now
I’m a new dad living in Northamptonshire, UK with my partner and son. I work for an optical group for a living and I’m also a secretary for a charity that visits the housebound. I’ve been writing for around twenty years. I’ve always found that writing helps my mental health.
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This is a great poem and yes he’s very open to interpretation.Because you can think of it as the person telling the poem is dead or is just meditating.
Thank you Jessica, that means alot 🧡
This is so beautiful. I love it.
Thank you so much 💛💛💛
I love drifting away for a bit in the clouds but you’re right, you do have to keep one eye open. Very nice.
Thank you Portia 💙💙💙
Wow! What a great poem! It really inspired and touched me. I hope to see more poems from the author.
Wow that’s great to hear, thank you 💜
Beautiful poem! Loved it
Thank you Shayla 💛💛💛
Beautiful poem! Writing is so helpful for mental health. Especially when you’re in your favorite place with beautiful views to help with the scenic, tranquil atmosphere for a better head space.
Definitely! Thank you so much 💜
Loved it great poem
Thank you 🧡
This is a great idea to have a guest poem! It is great to see other people’s perspectives as they look at the world in a different perspective. I was definitely in that self-care moment with the author.
Wow thank you so much 💛💛💛