"Open Eyes"

How swift the river runs and it's song speaks of life

It's beauty like a dream 

 shining so bright.

How majestic is the eagle that soars high above the earth

like the smile of proud parents

 as they witness new birth.

How awesome are the stars and its beauty is its light

like the warmth of a woman 

on a cold and lonely night.

Tell me have you looked but really haven't seen

the beauty of this world

 caught in your routine.

How soon the days go by and older still we get

but a life lived with open eyes 

is one with no regret.

How swift the river runs. 

Joy is in the heart of those who see... 

Night.2013

Author's Note

...no introduction needed....Night.2013

Reviews

[Frieda P]

This is truly lovely. It's like 'wake up and smell the coffee' people! It's a very poignant piece of writing, simple in it's content but powerful in it's delivery. I especially love the third stanza. Flawless. Kudos.

'How awesome are the stars and its beauty is its light
like the warmth of a woman
on a cold and lonely night.' :-)

[Night]

...thank you very much.:)

[Frieda P]

T'was my pleasure entirely sir.

[Night]

...I believe the warmth of a woman in all it's capacity is one of life's greatest blessings...God bless the woman.:)

[Frieda P]

woooo gave me goosebumps! :-)

[Mauricio Montoya]

poetry is art, nice work.

[Night]

Thank you very much...=)

[J. J. Nightingale]

Life's demands are very time consuming .. We must pause, and savor the GIFTS ..
It all goes so very fast .. before you know it, you have missed out on JOY ..

Strong thoughts to ponder .. I here YOU ! ... Jazz

[Night]

Hi Jazz...God bless you my friend.:)

[The Dreamer]

love the comparisons you made - beautiful. i liked the 4th stanza the most! - we often forget to enjoy what we have and the beauty of this world we live - caught up in our worries and daily routines! how true! :) you can always find joy and contentment if you look for it - with OPEN EYES :) brilliant!

[Night]

...thank you my friend.:)

[Renée]

This is my favorite of yours .. Nature is so inspiriting, up lifting .. so important for us humans to remember to take time to connect with what gifts God has graced us with..since we too are part of it ...

[Night]

...well said..." joy is in the heart of those who see Gods beauty" thank you my friend.:)

[Renée]

Pleasure is mine "brother" ( :

[Brittany Zedalis]

For some reason this makes me think of Pocahontas, haha. Awesome!

[Night]

...hmmm, thats a new one.lol. Very good then...:)

[Schemz]

"Tell me have you looked but really haven't seen
the beauty of this world
 caught in your routine."

This one hits me. In getting busy with our routines, we overlook the real beauty that truly is beyond the material things most are striving for. Great poem :)

[Night]

...glad you liked it...thank you.:)

[Schemz]

My pleasure sir ;)

[Aya]

How soon the days go by and older still we get
but a life lived with open eyes
is one with no regret.
beautiful write indeed very inspiring

[Night]

...thank you my friend...:)

[Be myself!]

I love it. It is a very poignant piece. I love it

[Night]

...thank you very much.:0

[Be myself!]

No problem.

[Carolann Dowsett]

That's beautiful. Yes we must stop and 'see' or we miss out on such beauty.

[Night]

...thank you my lovely friend.:)

[Carolann Dowsett]

Welcome :)

[Asilem]

Alright, this has definitely been added to my favorites list... Amazing! I love your writing.

[Night]

...cool, thanks.:)