Open Your Eyes

Open your eyes and you will see
The beauty that surrounds us
Listen with your ears and here
The sounds that calm us

In a world that seems so cruel, dark and full of all our fears
All we really need is a new course to steer
So many people with all their problems hanging on a hook
There's still light, peace and joy if we only knew where to look
Why can't we raise our weary heads
Let it all go and become who we're meant to be instead

Stop hiding away from things you doubt
No more excuses,  no more hanging about
Open your mind and you'll be free
This world can be a better place, you will see

A place that's not so dark and cruel
A place where light, love and peace surround us all
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Kgaswane Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 8:10 AM
Hello Stephen This is a beautiful poem that reminds one on the beauty of life. I will open my eyes, indeed. Regards Mpho.
Mayne Avatar
December 2, 2021 at 3:21 PM
Thank you.
Mukhopadhyay Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 11:39 PM
Poet Stephen Meyne has thrown new light on opened eyes. I like his idea, really.
Mayne Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 5:59 AM
Thank you
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 29, 2021 at 11:45 AM
Hello Stephen Mayne, I like this poem you created . It will be my fav. So nice to meet you. Enjoy your day my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 6:20 AM
Hello Stephen Mayne, I enjoyed this poem. Enjoy your day my friend.
Mayne Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 6:03 AM
Thank you, glad you like it. : )
Lamoureux Avatar
July 7, 2019 at 7:28 AM
I like this contemplative piece.
Kuti-King Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 3:46 AM
Lovely x
Mayne Avatar
April 7, 2018 at 4:20 AM
Thank you.
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