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Because

BECAUSE You opened up my eyes, They turned towards the skies, Clouds higher than I’d ever seen The grass so green. BECAUSE, You opened up my eyes You offered me first prize, To see the stars at night Showering us with light, BECAUSE, You opened up my eyes, Let out depressed sad sighs To see icebergs melting, Culprit, global warming BECAUSE, You opened up my eyes I see grief as he or she dies, The worlds become a war zone, Fighting an enemy unseen, unknown! BECAUSE, You opened up my eyes! I know this virus is in disguise And saw the great divide, Which made me sad, I cried! BECAUSE, You opened up my eyes, Saw poverty, heard children’s cries Forests which were dense, De-forestation makes what sense? BECAUSE You opened up my eyes, Awakened to be wise, And help and give the poor, More than ever before, BECAUSE, You opened up my eyes, Dear God, I need your advise What is it you wish me to do, For I will do anything for You. And all BECAUSE, You, opened up my eyes!

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Line Gauthier

Date: 1/21/2021 3:58:00 PM

What a fabulous write, Jennifer ~ reaches in to the soul of the reader. So happy to find this gem published in the 2020 PS Anthology~

Christopher Flaherty

Date: 12/7/2020 11:39:00 AM

Jen, Made the Anthology BECAUSE It's a fantastic write Hugs and blessings

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 12/12/2020 5:01:00 AM

And you are a kind, sincere, open, fantastic person Chris. Hugs and blessings, Jenn.

John Gondolf

Date: 12/2/2020 6:02:00 PM

Jenn, I enjoyed reading this poem in the anthology, congrats on having it included. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 12/12/2020 5:03:00 AM

Thank-you John, I am happy you enjoyed it, just a scribble of thoughts I had that day. Hugs and blessings, Have a wonderful Christmas my dear friend. Jennifer.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/31/2020 3:05:00 PM

Just read this again. Much to ponder and enjoy. Thanks, Jennifer! :) gw

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 7/12/2020 1:06:00 PM

Thanks Gershon - I'm really glad you enjoyed it . Take care my friend. Hugs Jennifer.

Phred Sirikye

Date: 5/25/2020 6:42:00 AM

Great piece Jennifer.. I love every line in it.. Waiting on God something that very comforting knowing he never lets his children down. Thanks again Jennifer

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/31/2020 1:37:00 AM

I felt that God had supplied so much to me in my life, whatever he wanted from me I was there for Him. Blessings Phred. Jennifer.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/25/2020 2:02:00 AM

Congratulations, Jennifer Mou~ Beautifully penned, Panagiota

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/31/2020 1:28:00 AM

Thanks Panagiota my friend - I hope you are keeping safe and happy. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Judy Ball

Date: 5/23/2020 2:48:00 PM

Love this Jennifer. Going into my faves.God Bless and stay well, JB

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/24/2020 4:55:00 AM

Thank you Judy my friend, I love that you are putting it into your faves, Be well, be safe. Blessings, Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/20/2020 2:44:00 PM

Super piece Jenny, telling well the wisdom of taking a stop in life to wait upon God. Much wisdom expressed in this fine piece. I enjoyed your reply to Michael's piece telling how your love and you came together after a lot of years. Trust all is well, Blessings always,Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/24/2020 4:53:00 AM

Hi Gordon, Such a lovely comment - thank you my friend, yes all is well thanks to God and I hope the same with you my friend. Blessings, Jennifer.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/14/2020 12:24:00 PM

Vividly descriptive and very moving, Jennifer. Janice

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/14/2020 1:17:00 PM

Thank-you so much Janice lovely comment. Be safe, Blessings, Jennifer.

John Gondolf

Date: 5/14/2020 9:02:00 AM

It is always good to take pause in our busy lives and listen to what God is telling us and look at what is happening around us. A belated congrats on POTD, Jenn, nicely penned. Hugs, John

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/14/2020 1:19:00 PM

Thank-you John, I'm glad you enjoyed my poem and so lovely to have you visit. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Timothy Hicks

Date: 5/11/2020 11:13:00 AM

Sometimes we have to hit rock bottom ... to notice the star's above, and the Creator's mighty hand at play. The mantra added strength to the piece .... good for you for opening up those spiritual eyes to see the world as it is: a gift.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/11/2020 1:46:00 PM

Thank-you Timothy - means a lot coming from a young talented poet - By the way, your lego poem was 'supercalifragilisticexpialidocious' (from the Sound of Music'). Blessings, Jennifer.

Jc Hawkens

Date: 5/9/2020 7:55:00 PM

Beautifully written poem. Congratulations on your POTD. Blessings. JC Hawkens

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/11/2020 1:32:00 PM

Thank you my friend, I really enjoy your poetry - a great comment. Blessings, Jennifer.

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/9/2020 7:56:00 AM

Well written Jennifer and congratulations :)

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/11/2020 1:28:00 PM

Heidi, thank-you so much for commenting hope you are also resting. Take care my friend. Blessings and hugs Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 5/8/2020 1:22:00 AM

Hello Jennifer … a very different style of poetry but very good and thought provoking for anyone who does not realize that we must learn to share this planet - thank you Jennifer for your fine work - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/9/2020 3:20:00 AM

Thank-you Lindsay for your support and friendship. I value both. Glad you enjoyed it. My yoga teacher read it who has two young children at pre-school (but at home), and believe it or not, the have homework, and she was going to use my poem as they had to draw a picture of what God has made in our world I thought that was very sweet. Blessings and safe thoughts, Jennifer.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/6/2020 7:57:00 AM

I love the way you wrote this. The repetition feels like rounds that get louder and louder with praise. Congratulations on POTD!

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/9/2020 3:11:00 AM

Thank you Kim, your perceptions of how things sound, look or feel are all so genuine. Keep well dear Kim, Blessings, Jennifer.

Charles Messina

Date: 5/6/2020 5:01:00 AM

Awesome write, Jennifer. Congratulations on POTD. Hope all is well.. hugs

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/9/2020 3:07:00 AM

Charlie, thank-you my friend means a lot that you thought it was awesome, thank you for the congrats and your very welcome visit, Blessings, Jennifer.

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 5/6/2020 2:50:00 AM

An eye opener ...Kind wishes and have a beautiful and insightful day, Kai

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/9/2020 3:05:00 AM

Kai love your poems, so different, always keep spilling ink my friend. Glad you like my poem - thank-you. Blessings, Jennifer.

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/5/2020 11:17:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I say this all the time, "Dear God, I need your advise What is it you wish me to do." This is a great write. Enjoy your day and win........

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/9/2020 3:02:00 AM

It's great to have a relationship with God - I don't worry him too much - has got too much to deal with already! Blessings my friend, Jennifer.

Paul Callus

Date: 5/5/2020 12:02:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD award, Jenny! Unfortunately many are the people who see without reacting or showing any emotion. You, on the other hand, see and react, wishing to be able to play your part to make this world a better place to live in. ~ Warm regards & hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/9/2020 3:00:00 AM

I often talk to God about little or big things but if things don't my way or if I am seriously sick, i will never say God, please save me or help me, he has so many of those requests, he doesn't need more! He has given us the gift of logic to think with. Thank you Paul for an insightful comment, warm regards and hugs, Jenny.

Harry Horsman

Date: 5/5/2020 12:59:00 AM

Oh, love this amazing sincere poem, Jennifer, I know an old Rock'n'Roll ballad called 'Just Because' and it was running through my mind using your words as i was reading..love this...Harry

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/9/2020 2:52:00 AM

Thank you Harry, I will take that as a compliment - it happens with me sometimes when I'm reading a poem, a tune with the words and music of a song leap to my mind, Be safe dear friend. Blessings, Jennifer.

John Watt

Date: 5/3/2020 8:59:00 PM

Jennifer, this is beautiful writing, in the opening of eyes to the troubles in the world around us AND the opening of our eyes to God giving us wisdom to deal with our troubles. Lovely, thank you so much for sharing, and congratulations on your well-deserved POTD! Hugs ~ John

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/4/2020 10:53:00 AM

Thank you so much John, a wonderful comment may you be blessed always. Jennifer.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 5/3/2020 6:58:00 PM

If we are open, our eyes will be opened to see with God's sight - an amazing experience! You highlighted this so wonderfully. Love the way you structured this poem. Congratulations on your POTD. It is a blessing. Blessings to you.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/4/2020 10:55:00 AM

Thank-you Sam I really love the way you worded your comment. I'm very happy you enjoyed it. Hugs, Jennifer.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 5/3/2020 3:45:00 PM

We surely do need to have our eyes opened. Congratulations! Love your poems.

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/4/2020 11:40:00 AM

What a lovely compliment thank-you Sunlite Wanter, may I return it by saying the same about yours. Blessings, Jennifer.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 5/3/2020 3:15:00 PM

A beautiful poem of gratitude Jennifer. Congratulations on having this wonderful poem honored with POTD! xxoo

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/4/2020 11:38:00 AM

Thank-you Connie, I was surprised and to be honest felt honored - thank you for a wonderful comment. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/3/2020 11:57:00 AM

I don't usually shared videos here, but this one holds so much truth. Yes, "because (You) ~God~ opened my eyes" I can see each and every blessing. My heart rejoices in that fact. Your thoughts curl gently around me. Congratulations Jennifer, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy https://youtu.be/Nw5KQMXDiM4

Jennifer Proxenos
Date: 5/4/2020 11:59:00 AM

Brandy my dear friend, what an awesome video. and how true it took a virus to bring people together - Thank you for sending it to me. Blessings, and hugs, Jennifer.