We must keep our eyes open. “I lift my eyes”
I lift my eyes
A Poem by Coyote Poetry
We need to open our eyes and find the good in each day.
Barren cold and heartless world.
Fear had tarnish laughter and opportunity for friendship.
People surviving like the living dead.
Few glimpses of emotion.
People looking forward and blinded to the people around them.
We have become ghosts and alone.
Once love was the reward of a good life.
Now loneliness and separation is okay.
“One is a lonely number.”
I tell people.
Lift your eyes.
Reach for the sky.
Watch the beauty of the clouds and the sun.
Put your feet in the running river.
Sing and dance with strangers.
Nothing is lost. If nothing is gained.
A locked door.
Allowed no-one in.
One day we will wished we open the door.
Danced a thousand dances. Had a million sweet kisses.
Embraced a lover till the morning light often.
I lift my eyes.
I see my children needing hope.
I see Grand kids needing a smile and a safe place.
I see strangers alone wishing for a kind word.
Old world need hope and more laughter.
Kids need to dream and have fun.
We can’t live with fear.
Lift your eyes to the beauty of Nature.
Drink coffee and play a good game of chess.
Laugh, dance, travel and test life.
People blinded by disappointment.
They will die alone only knowing regret.
Coyote
I love this, John. Sad, we need to be reminded not to forget. TomorrowI have a full picnic packed, just for those things that we have forgotton to do…backgammon and an italian game of cards though 🙂
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A game of rummy or spade is always a good time. Thank you for reading and the positive comment. I never took time to learn the game of backgammon.
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Really beautiful sentiments. Great piece.
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Thank you for reading and the comment. Another ancient writer line I found. John Dryden could write.
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Wonderful poet and a great reminder to be present and grateful for what’s around us. 🙂 Reminds me of the song What a Wonderful World.
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I believe we see the world with eyes of hope or disappointment. Hard to do. We must look for the good in each new day. Thank you for reading and the comment.
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I am so lonesome for him. I think he left me. its been a week. no word.
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Who had left you my friend?
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I used to have a boyfriend/fiance/best friend/ pin pal/ pillow buddy/pending soul-mate. Maybe he was just way too British for me…but i thought we were going to have a go. I was going to marry him in September. right before the school term.
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If you can. Stay in contact. There are reasons for all things. Good things take time and patience if it is worthwhile.
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