I lift my eyes

We need to open our eyes and find the good in each day.

                                I lift my eyes.


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

Author's Note

I was reading the old Poets again. Their words make me want to write. I hope you enjoy.

Reviews

[SyberRose]

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.

Nicely penned Coyote...and it's nice to be inspired to write again by someone...especially the old poets.:)

[prachi prangya agasti]

very nicely written... awesome piece of writing...

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you for the many kind comments. I do appreciate.

[Stella Armour]

your poem is so full of truths ,everyday is a new beginning and we should reach out and enjoy all the gifts it brings for us....

[one sky]

Each day is a blessing. We should really enjoy every moment, the joy it offers and the chance it brings to us.

A commendable piece.

[aisling virginia]

This is beautifully written. I love the imagery used here. Great write :)

[Mark]

Your grammar is getting better my friend! The entire poem is a thing of beauty but I really Love these lines : "Put your feet in the running river." "Lift your eyes to the beauty of Nature."

I think if we all just spent a little more time enjoying nature we'd be happier people.

You know I have to tell you, when I read you I hear the voice of Iron Eyes Cody... you don't sound like him do you? LOL

[Coyote Poetry]

I wish I did. I will have to research him on next day off. Thank you for the comment.

[Mark]

If you are a Clint Eastwood fan, you've seen "The Outlaw Josey Wales" .. the indian chief,Lone Watie, that befriends Josey.. that was Iron Eyes. Famous quote from that movie: "We thought about it for a long time, "Endeavor to persevere." And when we had thought about it long enough, we declared war on the Union.'

[Just Kim]

Old world need hope and more laughter.
Kids need to dream and have fun.
We can't live with fear.

love this part, amazing write

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

The telling prose leaves a cast on ones mind, to write for those gone now, well done, good read.

[Jena]

"People blinded by disappointment.
They will die alone only knowing regret."
That part was amazing! I love your poem

[Daisie Vergara (Dhaye)]

So inspiring. I love this stanza:
"Lift your eyes to the beauty of Nature.
Drink coffee and play a good game of chess.
Laugh, dance, travel and test life."

Why not lift our eyes and enjoy life to the fullest? It's a wonderful world we have. There are many beautiful things and beautiful people around us. Live. Laugh. Love.

A wonderful piece everyone should read. Thanks for this one, CP. You're great.