seen for what it is

To be acknowledged and accepted, not only must the work of art be created, but it must be seen (experienced); and seen through the correct cultural lens.

peep show

Publishing one’s poem is a way to be seen, but it’s a tiny peephole with nary an eye passing by.

too faraway

He wrote the poems that came to him, but never wrote the poems which were only dimly seen.

things seen or heard

He didn’t write poems so much as he faithfully recorded what he saw and heard.