Open Your Eyes
I saw my brother yesterday on his knees, but not praying to thee.
I saw my brother yesterday smoking a little pipe, thinking that will make it al right.
I saw my sister last night walking the street with her head held high, but God is
no where in sight.
I saw a father cheat on his wife, his only explanation was she is not treating me
right.
I have seen nations start war, without knowing what the war was for.
I have seen a man take his bare hands and robe another man of his life.
I have seen children raped and starving with no peace in sight. Never being able
to taste and know the true meaning of life.
I have watched water's rise and reclaim it's land, because it is more of it than
their is man.
I have seen races of people in slaved and murdered because of their skin color
or religion.
I have seen the Earth being turned inside out, being robed of all that is pure in it's
might.
I saw a baby born yesterday, with heart and soul pure as heaven overflowing.
Was that your new beginning yesterday or could this be your end tomorrow?
Copyright © Jean Burke | Year Posted 2006
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