AS* eye-contact progress
By Rhiannonw
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age about 5:
I cannot catch his glance, his eye
– I wonder why?
Look at me, I’m scolding you,
No, just brief contact of
our eyes,
don’t stare right through.
age about 11:
“My teacher talked about a ‘twinkle’
in your eye? What does that mean?”
I can’t explain, I do not know
– who does?
do facial muscles crinkle?
and are there glints that glisten
reflectively in moistening eye?
age 28:
Husband and wife both now remember
the day their eyes met
across the room, locked, communicated;
and the day the day-old father
met his daughter‘s gaze
in a hand-held head.
*Aspergher syndrome – eye contact, and communication can be very difficult, and can feel too intense
[Poetry Monthly April: Mamihlapinatapa]
Photograph – copyright David Weber
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Very beautiful. The eye
Very beautiful. The eye contact theme threads nicely through the poem. Uplifting and hopeful, and with core of truth.
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How interesting to see the
How interesting to see the positive progression in this piece Rhiannon!
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Hi Rhiannon,
Hi Rhiannon,
you got me thinking with your poem. I do find it hard to make eye contact at times, my lip will start twitching and I feel uncomfortable, this isn't around everyone, just certain people.
I too found it fascinating the way you take the reader through the different ages and how it affects a person.
Very interesting.
Jenny.
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your love for your son shines
your love for your son shines through so warmly when he is the subject of your writing, it is wonderful to read. And things which others might take for granted are shown to be life changing, built on the foundation of your love and care. The term day old father is brilliant, both starting a new life.
I love the photo, it is beautiful too
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This is really interesting,
This is really interesting, the way that when it really matters eye contact can occur quite naturally. We humans are expected to spend so much time making contact compared with other mammals, some of us struggle with it for sure. Mind you I have no problem maintaining eye contact with my dogs.
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I've lost count now of the
I've lost count now of the number of really good job interviews I've had - but haven't gotten the job. Feedback has almost always mentioned 'couldn't maintain eye contact with the interviewer.' In other words 'This person isn't to be trusted.' Now, at least, I can give the reason.
Years ago, our family vet had what my mum and dad both thought was a strange tic. She would 'look' at them, but with her eyes firmly shut. Looking back on it now, I realise why this was!
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