“It’s pretty simple, pretty obvious: that people’s first impressions of people are really a big mistake.” – Vincent D’Onofrio
“Harold, like the rest of us, had many impressions which saved him the trouble of distinct ideas.” – George Eliot
***
Impressions
Not impressed
By the cover
Your stories
Words
Actions
That make
You
Those I shall
Read
Reverently
Quietly first
In Braille
Then out loud
No stone unturned
Moving on to trace
The outline
Mouthing the
Words
Absorbing the senses
Neural imprinting
I shall
Know you by
Heart
***
Bisous,
Léa
poetry, photos and musings oh my! 
Lovely. I’m always a little baffled by the idea that first impressions are the most important. Partly as I think I’m a bit of a slow-burn myself – liking me, especially boys liking me, is something that creeps up on them over time (well, sometimes) and also… I dunno, I’m usually one to see how people are, actions and words, over time before I feel I know them… First impressions can be misleading. Your poem is one to think on Lea.
Holly, you are so kind. If I can write something that leads someone to think, to challenge their old way of perceiving people, I am thrilled. Thank you so very much.
Wow! Yes, a powerful write.
I need to think about this. I think I definitely sometimes take a first impression as the reality of a person. Then I can remember thinking at times “oh, I was wrong about him/her”. I think sometimes I form an impression of how I actually want the person to be.
This is a “food for thought” poem Lea! And very well said too 🙂
Love
Christine xxx
As you know, I write as I feel them…
If I can get anyone to challenge their pre-conceived notions or old ways, I am beyond thrilled. I have seen to many suffer because they did not make a great “first impression”. Not to mention the fact that I have heard too many times that people had a first impression of me as a snob. Shyness can often do that.
Bon appétit!
Love,
Léa
Oh bless your heart – a snob! Never in a milloin years 🙂
I have learned a lot over my years in recovery about being non judgemental. I practice and get much better as time goes by.
Xxxx:)xxxxX
You are so sweet. 🙂
I believe that is something we all must work on/ guard against.
xxxxxXXXx
i love when people look beyond the cover, trying to see the real person, tracing in braille..reading out loud…exploring…love this lea
Wonderful as usual Lea y hola from Tierra del Fuego!
Merci and you do get around! 🙂 Have fun!